Director, Packaging Engineering — Lead Packaging Innovation

Smithfield Foods, Inc; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Director of Packaging Engineering to lead innovative packaging solutions. You will influence product performance and sustainability while managing a team.

This role involves collaborating across departments and driving projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with business requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in team leadership and packaging strategies, with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years in team management/development.
• Experience with complex packaging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging engineering initiatives and ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product development.
• Manage packaging projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Team management

Project management

Packaging knowledge

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Packaging software

Specification databases

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Director of Packaging Engineering to lead innovative packaging solutions. You will influence product performance and sustainability while managing a team.

This role involves collaborating across departments and driving projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with business requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in team leadership and packaging strategies, with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.