Packaging Engineering Manager - Lead Innovation

Ferrara; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,075 - 142,905; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Ferrara seeks a Packaging Manager to lead a team of Packaging Engineers and drive the design, development, and commercialization of packaging across its confection and fruit snack portfolio.

The role provides strategic and technical leadership to support innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, partnering with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering or packaging development.
• Experience in a food manufacturing/CPG environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Packaging Engineers.
• Set team priorities and provide strategic direction for packaging development.
• Oversee design, testing, qualification, and implementation of packaging solutions.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing and suppliers.
• Drive packaging innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and evaluate new packaging technologies and supplier capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Team coaching

Packaging materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

PLM system

Job description

Ferrara seeks a Packaging Manager to lead a team of Packaging Engineers and drive the design, development, and commercialization of packaging across its confection and fruit snack portfolio.

The role provides strategic and technical leadership to support innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, partnering with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing and suppliers.