Packaging Engineering Manager — Beverages & Innovation

Brown-Forman Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Louisville office is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineering Lead to guide packaging development from concept to commercialization. You will collaborate with Design, Brand, Sourcing, Quality, Production, and Finance to ensure successful project execution.

The role requires leadership of Packaging Engineers, oversight of prototypes, testing, supplier audits, and ongoing process improvements. Hybrid work with in-office weekdays and remote Fridays is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years packaging materials or packaging engineering experience.
• Experience managing packaging projects from design through commercialization and production.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, testing procedures, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary packaging engineering contact for assigned brand platforms and projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports and Packaging Engineers supporting assigned projects.
• Lead packaging development from concept through commercialization, assessing feasibility, timelines, material requirements, and production capabilities.
• Partner with Design, Brand, Sourcing, Quality, Production, Finance, and other teams to ensure successful project execution.
• 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.
• Serve as a technical resource and lead problem-solving efforts related to packaging materials and production line challenges.
• Identify and implement packaging innovations, quality improvements, process improvements, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the development and specification of printed labels, shrink materials, gift packaging, and other specialty packaging.
• Evaluate global suppliers and packaging solutions to support worldwide sourcing needs.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging packaging technologies, materials, processes, and supplier capabilities.
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance requirements related to packaging components.

Skills

Packaging leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

Wrike

Job description

Brown-Forman Louisville office is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineering Lead to guide packaging development from concept to commercialization. You will collaborate with Design, Brand, Sourcing, Quality, Production, and Finance to ensure successful project execution.

The role requires leadership of Packaging Engineers, oversight of prototypes, testing, supplier audits, and ongoing process improvements. Hybrid work with in-office weekdays and remote Fridays is offered.