Remote Application Development Lead — Flexible Packaging

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Wellbeing & EAP

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an Application Development Manager for the Flexibles Division. This remote role serves as the main technical contact between customers and TOPPAN, coordinating development and technical service activities across assigned accounts to deliver cost-effective, safe, and sustainable packaging solutions.

You will lead pilot, production, and filling trials; translate customer requirements into TOPPAN specifications; and build strong technical relations with

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Commercial Team to identify and successfully commercialize flexible packaging opportunities.
• Lead technical activities to expand sales of existing structures, develop new flexible packaging structures, drive cost savings, and improve product performance.
• Build and maintain strong technical customer relations.
• Translate customer requirements to TOPPAN specifications and develop manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure portfolio is aligned with the business priorities and the needs of the customer.
• Define project success criteria, draw conclusions based on data, make technical recommendations, and manage projects. Projects are often fast paced with high visibility.
• Developing and leading pilot, production, and filling/packing trials.
• Publish trial reports for internal and/or external distribution.
• Coordinating activities to accomplish tasks using available internal and external resources.
• Providing routine technical service activity.
• Preparing written and verbal presentations, project plans, updates, and periodic reports for internal and external use.
• Traveling domestically and internationally to manufacturing plants, suppliers, customers, conferences, and other innovation partners.
• Maintaining complete and accurate work records, including documentation for intellectual property protection.

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an Application Development Manager for the Flexibles Division. This remote role serves as the main technical contact between customers and TOPPAN, coordinating development and technical service activities across assigned accounts to deliver cost-effective, safe, and sustainable packaging solutions.

You will lead pilot, production, and filling trials; translate customer requirements into TOPPAN specifications; and build strong technical relations with