Packaging Optimization Manager

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Packaging Optimization Manager, where you will lead the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams and suppliers to enhance packaging strategies, ensuring quality and efficiency in the supply chain. You will play a crucial part in optimizing designs for manufacturability while driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the Canadian chocolate market positively. If you are passionate about packaging and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Great Place to Work

Recognition and Rewards for Innovation

Career Growth Opportunities

Support for Personal Initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or packaging development.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and sustainability principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable packaging solutions for the Canadian market.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for packaging development.
• Monitor quality and vendor performance to ensure compliance.

Skills

Packaging Development

Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Packaging Materials

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP/MRP Systems

CAPE/TOPS

Packaging Graphics Knowledge

Education

University or College Degree

Tools

JDE

Smart Sheet

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing and Packaging Operations, The Packaging Optimization Manager is responsible for the development, design, and manufacture of sustainable packaging solutions for the Canadian market, optimizing the design for manufacture and assembly.

Working with Lindt’s existing and new vendor supply base, develop new sustainable packaging solutions by applying knowledge of packaging and a proven understanding of packaging materials, structural design, and print processes. Ensuring materials are of Lindt quality, provide a timely and cost-effective supply of sustainable packaging materials for our co-pack operation. The Packaging Manager will work closely with our suppliers, 3PL co-pack, Marketing, Sales, and Retail departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops the Packaging development value stream to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly, reducing material costs and assembly labour costs.
• Support the packaging development process, providing timely and accurate cost estimates for new packaging to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop new solutions.
• Participate in the packaging development process with Marketing, Sales, and Retail.
• Review and advise Marketing on graphic layout/die lines.
• Source sustainable alternative or unique packaging suppliers to enhance the competitive and creative environment.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities resulting in improving packaging sustainability strategies with Marketing and Retail.
• Manage and provide guidance to the Packaging Technologist.
• Manage packaging information in JDE.
• Manage Stewardship data and collection.
• Request Co-Pack project costing.
• Ensure materials are sustainable and comply with company guidelines utilizing approved vendors.
• Monitor quality and vendor performance, addressing non-conformance issues.
• Monitor trade and marketing developments that can affect costs and supply sources through industry and supplier contacts, trade publications, and supplier visits.
• Continuous improvement and optimization with packaging design, logistics units, and packaging procurement processes to drive supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications:

• University or college degree, preferably with a supply chain or engineering focus.
• Proven track record in purchasing and/or packaging development with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in a CPG environment.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, planning systems, and databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Smart Sheet.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all internal and external organizations.
• A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent negotiating, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience with CAPE/TOPS and pallet program; Esko web center is a benefit.
• Ability to perform in a demanding dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of packaging and materials management principles.
• Knowledge of packaging graphics, printing processes, and consumer package trends.

Why Lindt Canada? Join our winning culture and become part of our team of passionate and dynamic individuals in our journey to become the leader in the Canadian chocolate market. Our environment characterizes personal commitment, drive, initiative, and entrepreneurial spirit, working together as one team to reach outstanding results. We encourage, recognize, and reward innovation, personal initiative, leadership, and accountability throughout the organization. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work, so come and grow your career with us; it’s a pretty sweet deal. To learn more about our winning culture, visit https://careers.lindtcanada.ca and/or follow us on LinkedIn.

Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.

We thank all those who have applied; however, only selected candidates will be contacted. Lindt is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information.