Packaging Commercialization Manager

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; Cincinnati (IA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plus company match

36 total days off

Job summary

AFM - Association Française du Marketing is looking for an experienced Packaging Commercialization Manager to lead their Supply Chain packaging group. This role involves managing a team of engineers to ensure effective project management and technical support for packaging.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of professional experience and a Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. A hybrid work environment is offered with excellent benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in packaging or related fields.
• Strong experience in leading and developing teams.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead Project Management Packaging team in all scale up and optimization activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical packaging problems.
• Provide training and coaching for team performance management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical aptitude in packaging materials

Problem-solving skills

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Kao USA is seeking an experienced Packaging Commercialization Manager to lead our Supply Chain packaging group. The role is responsible for planning and execution of production trials for the purpose of commercializing New Product Development initiatives. You will create and maintain package component technical specifications.

The team also provides technical support services for all commercialized products. You will also directly manage a team of engineers.

We offer a HYBRID work environment that provides great flexibility.

At Kao, we offer an amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $100,000 - $140,000.

What you will do:

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead Project Management Packaging team in all scale up and optimization activities.
• Technical Support: Work alongside Project Management Packaging team as a hands‑on resource to assist with troubleshooting technical packaging problems and identifying corrective actions.
• Managerial : Provide training, coaching and overall performance management to team to achieve high productive output, strong morale and effective individual development.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Strong technical aptitude of packaging materials & processes
• Proven ability to effectively lead and develop teams
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Ability to travel as needed