Head of Packaging Engineering & Innovation (Hybrid)

Brown‑Forman Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation is seeking an Packaging Engineering Manager to lead packaging development for a portfolio of iconic brands. You will drive product launches, package redesigns, cost optimization, and process improvements while partnering with Brand, Design, Sourcing, Quality, Production, and supplier partners.

You will manage packaging projects from concept to commercialization, oversee a team of Packaging Engineers, and ensure packaging meets quality and production requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of packaging materials or packaging engineering experience OR 7+ years of combined education and work experience in CPG Packaging.
• Experience managing packaging projects from design through commercialization and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development from concept through commercialization, assessing feasibility, timelines, material requirements, and production capabilities.
• Serve as the primary packaging engineering contact for assigned brand platforms and projects.
• Develop packaging structures and materials for new and existing products, including prototypes, specifications, testing, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Sourcing to evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers, including supplier audits and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate testing and attend supplier trials and production runs as needed to ensure packaging meets quality and performance standards.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

7+ years combined education and work experience in CPG Packaging

Tools

Wrike

Job description

Brown-Forman Corporation is seeking an Packaging Engineering Manager to lead packaging development for a portfolio of iconic brands. You will drive product launches, package redesigns, cost optimization, and process improvements while partnering with Brand, Design, Sourcing, Quality, Production, and supplier partners.

You will manage packaging projects from concept to commercialization, oversee a team of Packaging Engineers, and ensure packaging meets quality and production requirements.