Packaging R&D Director — Lead Innovation & Growth

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and profit sharing

Wellness resources and onsite gym

Job summary

Utz Brands seeks a strategic Director of Packaging R&D to lead its packaging department from concept to commercialization. You will guide development, build capabilities, and own select projects while partnering with Procurement, Manufacturing and Brand teams to advance initiatives.

Your leadership will drive innovative packaging solutions and ensure compliance. The role requires 10–15 years in consumer packaged goods packaging, a packaging science degree, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Packaging forms knowledge including corrugated and PET packaging.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the packaging department operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on packaging projects and programs.
• Manage direct reports to achieve project objectives on time.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Time & project management

Education

Bachelor's in Packaging Science

Job description

Utz Brands seeks a strategic Director of Packaging R&D to lead its packaging department from concept to commercialization. You will guide development, build capabilities, and own select projects while partnering with Procurement, Manufacturing and Brand teams to advance initiatives.

Your leadership will drive innovative packaging solutions and ensure compliance. The role requires 10–15 years in consumer packaged goods packaging, a packaging science degree, and a track record of delivering