Global Packaging Transformation Lead

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a senior packaging program leader to drive a global transformation of our packaging portfolio. You will shape strategy, coordinate design and validation, and partner with manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers to implement new standards while addressing regulatory requirements.

Focus areas include material reduction, recyclability, and cost optimization, with leadership across sites and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or Supply Chain.
• Advanced degree or PMP/Prince2 is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in program/project management or transformation roles.
• Experience with packaging design and validation in manufacturing or distribution.
• Familiarity with EU PPWR, EPR schemes, and US packaging regulations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-site programs.
• Proficiency with MS Project/Smartsheet; data/analytics skills (Excel, SQL/BI).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Strategic Packaging Program: scope, roadmap, milestones, governance.
• Translate regulatory requirements into a packaging transformation strategy and plan.
• Guide compliant packaging designs and global standards with product/quality teams.
• Coordinate packaging changes across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics.
• Drive material reduction, cube optimization, and reusable/recyclable content.
• Lead change management, training, and adoption of new packaging standards.
• Define and track KPIs and support senior leadership reporting.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Materials Science

Supply Chain

PMP/Prince2

Program management

Packaging design

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional leadership

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

SQL/BI

Education

Packaging Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Materials Science

Supply Chain

PMP/Prince2

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

SQL/BI

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a senior packaging program leader to drive a global transformation of our packaging portfolio. You will shape strategy, coordinate design and validation, and partner with manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers to implement new standards while addressing regulatory requirements.

Focus areas include material reduction, recyclability, and cost optimization, with leadership across sites and regions.