Packaging Engineering Manager — Lead Packaging Innovation

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, a global leader in fresh pork products, is seeking a Package Engineering Manager in Smithfield, VA. You will lead the Packaging Engineering Department, guide a team of subject matter experts, and drive innovative, cost‑effective packaging solutions across platforms.

This role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, project management from concept to implementation, and travel to manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in package engineering or related field; 5+ years relevant experience preferred.
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership required.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time depending on initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead a packaging engineering team recognized as SME; implement projects from concept to implementation.
• Travel to manufacturing locations for plant trials and testing.
• Drive cost reductions, improve efficiencies, and support product launches.
• Communicate packaging information to stakeholders and drive cross‑functional projects.

Skills

Packaging engineering knowledge

Project management

Leadership and team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in package engineering or related field

Tools

Spec Right

Specification databases

Packaging software

Job description

Smithfield Foods, a global leader in fresh pork products, is seeking a Package Engineering Manager in Smithfield, VA. You will lead the Packaging Engineering Department, guide a team of subject matter experts, and drive innovative, cost‑effective packaging solutions across platforms.

This role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, project management from concept to implementation, and travel to manufacturing sites.