Global Packaging Systems Leader: Standardize & Optimize

Arclin USA LLC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin USA LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Global Packaging Systems Leader to own packaging quality, systems, compliance, and standardization for the Aramids business. You will lead across manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, and commercial teams to improve packaging performance and reduce customer damage.

This newly created role will centralize packaging systems across the global Aramids business, drive standardization of packaging specifications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in packaging, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory compliance, logistics quality, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a global manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead global packaging quality strategy, standards, and governance processes.
• Establish and maintain packaging specifications, documentation, and change-management systems.
• Drive packaging standardization across manufacturing sites and contract manufacturing operations.
• Monitor packaging performance metrics, complaint trends, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Lead packaging design and improvement initiatives focused on product protection, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and cost optimization.
• Support packaging testing, validation, and qualification activities.
• Evaluate packaging performance across manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and customer delivery channels.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influence without authority

Analytical

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Arclin USA LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Global Packaging Systems Leader to own packaging quality, systems, compliance, and standardization for the Aramids business. You will lead across manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, and commercial teams to improve packaging performance and reduce customer damage.

This newly created role will centralize packaging systems across the global Aramids business, drive standardization of packaging specifications, and