Remote App Development Manager — Flexible Packaging

ESPO Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking an Application Development Manager for flexible packaging. This remote role supports the Flexibles Division as the main technical liaison between customers and the company, leading development and technical service across assigned accounts.

You’ll work with the Commercial Team to commercialize opportunities, lead pilot and production trials, coordinate cross-functional activities, and travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong material science knowledge (OPP, PET, PE films, Nylon, paper, and foil laminations).
• New product development, flexible packaging applications, project management, and customer relationships.
• Extensive experience in key growth areas in food packaging such as condiments, dairy, produce, chilled, liquid packaging, lidding, and portion control packaging are requirements for this position.
• Bachelor of Science, preferably in Engineering, Food Science, Packaging, or Plastics related field
• 5-10 years of development of packaging for condiments, produce, dairy, chilled, and liquid applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and commercialize flexible packaging opportunities with the Commercial Team.
• Lead technical activities to expand sales, develop new packaging structures, drive cost savings.
• Build and maintain strong technical customer relations.
• Translate customer requirements to Client specifications and develop manufacturing instructions.
• Define project success criteria and manage fast-paced projects.
• Develop pilot, production, and filling/packing trials; publish trial reports.
• Coordinate activities using internal and external resources.
• Provide routine technical service activity.
• Prepare presentations, project plans, updates, and reports.
• Travel domestically and internationally to plants, suppliers, customers, conferences, and partnerships.
• Maintain complete work records including IP protection documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Packaging/Plastics

Job description

ESPO Corporation is seeking an Application Development Manager for flexible packaging. This remote role supports the Flexibles Division as the main technical liaison between customers and the company, leading development and technical service across assigned accounts.

You’ll work with the Commercial Team to commercialize opportunities, lead pilot and production trials, coordinate cross-functional activities, and travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.