Director of Packaging

PPC Flex; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Flex is seeking a Director of Packaging to lead our Packaging Engineering team in Kansas City. The role requires a strong technical background in packaging engineering and related managerial experience over a span of 10-15 years. You will oversee projects, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to innovative packaging solutions. This position offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $185,000 per year. Join our innovative environment and help shape the future of flexible plastic packaging.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in packaging engineering and related managerial activities.
• Extensive experience with materials and manufacturing processes involved with Flexible Plastic Packaging.
• Budget and management experience to lead and develop teams of technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Packaging Engineering team.
• Translate customer requirements into product and process specifications.
• Create and implement a standard stage gate process for product development.
• Collaboration with QA and CI teams to address quality issues.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Plastics Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement Methods

Education

Degree in Packaging Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

This range is provided by PPC Flex. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$155,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

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This job description and performance standard document has been prepared as a guide to ensure better communication and understanding. All responsibilities, however, have not been included, nor could they be. Your Supervisor/Manager may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this description. Likewise, this description will be revised when required to meet current business needs. Additionally, given our 24/7 production environment, flexibility in work hours outside of normal business hours may be necessary to complete specific project goals and business objectives.

• Lead, manage, and develop the Packaging Engineering team and coordinate communications and effectiveness of product development activities.
• Balance resource priorities and project sequencing with sales and customer needs in line with project ONE work flows
• Test, analyze, and assist in the selection of materials for packaging based on fit, form, function, ,durability and cost effectiveness.
• Create, implement and utilize a standard stage gate process for product development with monthly summary reporting and formal quarterly executive reviews
• Develop an Innovation Council that includes internal and external experts with a process to rank and prioritize, then track and manage, the critical few long term high value projects
• Translate customer requirements into product and process specifications so that the resulting packaging product meets or exceeds the needs of the customer.
• Utilizes knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of packaging engineering, graphics reproduction, and Flexible Plastic Packaging.
• Maintain and actively manage Intellectual Property fo the applicable business unit segments
• Create and execute internal and customer trials for new business development.
• Direct the activities of field service engineer(s) in close collaboration with sales
• Maintain the location and contents of the sample inventory area in the warehouse and offices.
• Requires collaboration with both QA and CI teams, reporting to manufacturing, to engineer and develop packaging and support processes to meet customer requirements, and address quality issues.
• Requires collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and Ops teams to actively work cost savings and pursuit of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creation of packaging die lines in conjunction with new products or revisions to existing products.
• Creation of packaging mockups/hand samples as needed for business development activities.
• Assist in the qualification of new equipment, suppliers, processes, or material grades as needed.
• This position will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Domestic and international travel may be required periodically in conjunction with customer visits, supplier visits, and other project activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Requires a degree in Packaging Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or closely related technical fields. A typical candidate for this position would have a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in packaging engineering and related managerial activities with a proven record of growth and or innovation in leading teams.
• Ideally the candidate in this position will have extensive experience with and working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes involved with Flexible Plastic Packaging, and both Flexographic and Digital printing technology.
• Must be able to lead and coordinate multiple projects with and through several direct reports to effectively On-Board new business to support corporate growth goals.
• Budget and Management experience to effectively lead and develop teams of technical staff.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for effective communications with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Able to follow directions and working under a flexible dynamic of immediate supervision to minimal/no supervision depending upon the task and its criticality to the organization.
• Good math skills and data analysis skills so that decisions and conclusions are based upon sound scientific judgment and/or statistical analysis.
• Ability to utilize standard test equipment including a tape measure, ruler, micrometer, tensile tester, and other tools utilized in a packaging engineering function.

Skills and Qualifications (continued):

• Able to accept verbal direction to successfully complete procedures and assigned tasks.
• Basic knowledge of PPC products and processes along with the downstream processes of our customers.
• Demonstrated track record of product innovations and process improvements.
• Proven ability to work throughout the organizational structure while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven experience working in teams and utilizing the talents of others to achieve the goals of the group.
• Experience with utilizing continuous improvement methods (lean manufacturing, six sigma, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently using proven and standard methods of project management.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Must travel as required; overnight travel may be required.
• Able to tell differences in printed colors and compare to color standards for product quality purposes.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Packaging & Containers

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