Packaging Specialist – Launch & Continuous Improvement

High Liner Foods; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for performance incentives

Wellness programs

Retirement planning

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Flex policies & Summer hours

Safety focused work environment

Job summary

High Liner Foods in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Packaging Specialist to join the Packaging Engineering team. The role collaborates cross-functionally to bring new products to market and support renovations, owning packaging component specifications and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will work across Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Operations, Regulatory and Quality, translating brand and regulatory requirements into production-ready packaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-3 years in packaging development, purchasing packaging, or CPG manufacturing; OR degree in Packaging, Packaging Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with packaging terminology, materials, and structures.
• Basic understanding of packaging printing processes and artwork workflows.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging development and execution for new product launches and renovations across primary, secondary, and tertiary formats.
• Assist with testing, evaluating, documenting, and validating packaging materials, structures, and print formats.
• Translate brand, product, operational, regulatory, and quality requirements into compliant packaging solutions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, Specifications, Regulatory, Quality, and suppliers to advance projects.
• Create, update, maintain, and control packaging component specifications with version control and data accuracy.
• Participate in artwork reviews, design evaluations, supplier discussions, packaging optimization, and cost-saving efforts.
• Maintain awareness of packaging materials, industry trends, and sustainability opportunities.

Skills

Packaging terminology

Printing processes understanding

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Team oriented

Manufacturing environment

Travel up to 10%

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging / related field

Tools

Specification systems

Job description

High Liner Foods in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Packaging Specialist to join the Packaging Engineering team. The role collaborates cross-functionally to bring new products to market and support renovations, owning packaging component specifications and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will work across Marketing, Product Development, Purchasing, Operations, Regulatory and Quality, translating brand and regulatory requirements into production-ready packaging