Lead Packaging Innovation & Strategy

Kinder's

Walnut Creek (CA)

On-site

USD 215,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Bonus eligibility

Equity grants

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Kinder’s is seeking a Director of Packaging Innovation to drive packaging across new categories, guiding the process from exploration to launch. You will shape sustainability and material strategies, collaborating with Innovation, Packaging Engineering, and Sourcing to deliver market-ready packaging solutions that differentiate our products on shelf.

You must be a hands-on leader with deep packaging design experience and a robust partner network, capable of leading cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field required.
15+ years in packaging innovation or related roles.
Experience with primary and secondary packaging."
Experience with sustainable packaging materials and regulations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners.

Responsibilities

Lead packaging exploration from early ideation to design and feasibility.
Drive design and development for new formats and materials.
Partner with Finance and Sourcing to build investment cases for packaging.
Collaborate across functions to ensure retailer requirements and scale-up readiness.
Define a multi-year packaging innovation roadmap aligned with growth.
Grow a packaging innovation team as the function scales.