Senior Packaging Tech Expert — Corrugated & Materials

Jump; Centre-du-Québec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Four weeks of vacation

Group insurance from day one

Retirement savings plan

Flexible annual allowance

Wellness program

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Jump in Centre-du-Québec is seeking a Senior Technical Expert – Packaging to support continuous improvement of packaging processes, products, and technologies within its packaging division. You will analyze material properties, conduct trials, and lead innovation projects to optimize performance across manufacturing facilities.

Reporting to the Technical Leadership Team, you will coordinate laboratory activities, present findings to stakeholders, and help develop best practices while influencing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Minimum 10 years in a manufacturing environment related to packaging, corrugated, pulp and paper, or performance materials.
• Strong understanding of corrugated converting processes, printing, cutting, packaging conversion.
• Experience managing technical or scientific projects.
• Proficiency with JMP, Minitab or equivalent for data analysis.
• Ability to influence and mobilize multidisciplinary teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical mindset, scientific rigor, and proven problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies and trials to optimize corrugated packaging manufacturing processes.
• Analyze material properties and their impact on product performance.
• Identify root causes and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Develop and lead innovation, continuous improvement, and process optimization projects.
• Oversee the evaluation of new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
• Define and structure projects based on production, quality, or innovation challenges.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams and multiple manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate laboratory activities and oversee the analysis of test results.
• Present findings, recommendations, and action plans to stakeholders.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and progress of technical initiatives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Scientific rigor

Problem solving

Influence without authority

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Jump in Centre-du-Québec is seeking a Senior Technical Expert – Packaging to support continuous improvement of packaging processes, products, and technologies within its packaging division. You will analyze material properties, conduct trials, and lead innovation projects to optimize performance across manufacturing facilities.

Reporting to the Technical Leadership Team, you will coordinate laboratory activities, present findings to stakeholders, and help develop best practices while influencing