Packaging Specialist

Jobtailor; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, seeks a Packaging Engineer to optimize filling and packaging equipment and support aseptic packaging validation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, drive efficiency, and lead packaging initiatives that lower costs and enhance performance.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of packaging experience in the food/beverage industry, and is proficient in SAP and MS Office, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Packaging or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the performance and utilization of filling and packaging equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of aseptic packaging processes and equipment.
• Ensure aseptic process parameters and operating conditions meet Nestlé standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify design risks and opportunities to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Resolve packaging design issues with Operations and recommend improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
• Lead or support development and implementation of new and improved packaging concepts, materials, and processes.
• Develop and maintain packaging process capability knowledge to drive long-term performance improvements.
• Recommend and lead packaging initiatives that reduce distribution costs, minimize damage, or create competitive advantage.

Skills

cross-functional collaboration

problem-solving

leadership

communication

analytical thinking

initiative

organizational skills

attention to detail

adaptability

creativity

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Bachelor's in Materials Science

Bachelor's in Packaging Science

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Optimize the performance and utilization of filling and packaging equipment
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of aseptic packaging processes and equipment
• Ensure aseptic process parameters and operating conditions meet Nestlé standards
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify design risks and opportunities to improve manufacturability and production efficiency
• Resolve packaging design issues with Operations and recommend improvements to enhance performance and reliability
• Lead or support development and implementation of new and improved packaging concepts, materials, and processes
• Develop and maintain packaging process capability knowledge to drive long‑term performance improvements
• Recommend and lead packaging initiatives that reduce distribution costs, minimize damage, or create competitive advantage

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Packaging or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with MS preferred
• 3+ years of packaging experience within the food and beverage industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Clear understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment, and systems to include SAP
• Understanding of project lifecycle management, including scope, schedules, and deliverables
• Working knowledge of food safety, regulatory, and compliance standards
• Experience with Aseptic packaging is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel: 30%

Hard Skills

• packaging design
• packaging materials
• packaging processes
• aseptic packaging
• food safety
• regulatory compliance
• project lifecycle management
• performance optimization
• manufacturability improvement
• process capability knowledge

Soft Skills

• cross-functional collaboration
• problem-solving
• leadership
• communication
• analytical thinking
• initiative
• organizational skills
• attention to detail
• adaptability
• creativity

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master's degree in related field