Packaging Engineering Manager — Food Packaging Innovator

Michael Page; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program with 4.5% employer match

12 days PTO and sick time

Supportive company culture

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency seeks a Packaging Engineering Manager in Streamwood, IL, to lead the design and optimization of packaging solutions in a growing food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 6-10+ years in packaging engineering, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of materials science. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $115k-$135k annually, along with benefits including a 401k program and generous PTO. Join a supportive, family-oriented company culture to drive sustainability and quality improvements in packaging.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in packaging engineering.
• Experience in food or consumer goods industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of materials science, especially plastics and films.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to guide and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a packaging engineer in developing innovative packaging solutions.
• Conduct tests to validate packaging performance under various conditions.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure packaging meets product needs.
• Build relationships with packaging suppliers to leverage industry expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or related field

Tools

Packaging software (TOPS or similar)

CAD tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A renowned recruitment agency seeks a Packaging Engineering Manager in Streamwood, IL, to lead the design and optimization of packaging solutions in a growing food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 6-10+ years in packaging engineering, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of materials science. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $115k-$135k annually, along with benefits including a 401k program and generous PTO. Join a supportive, family-oriented company culture to drive sustainability and quality improvements in packaging.