Remote Application Development Manager, Flexible Packaging

Toppan Packaging Americas; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an Application Development Manager for the Flexibles Division. You will be the main technical contact between customers and TOPPAN, guiding development and technical service at assigned accounts, and translating requirements into scalable packaging solutions.

You will lead pilot and production trials, collaborate with commercial teams to commercialize opportunities, and travel domestically and internationally to support projects.

Qualifications

• Strong material science knowledge across film laminations (OPP, PET, PE), nylon, paper, and foil laminations.
• Experience in new product development for flexible packaging applications.
• Proven ability to manage projects and maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities to expand sales of flexible packaging structures.
• Coordinate pilot, production, and filling/packing trials and publish results.
• Translate customer requirements into TOPPAN specifications and manufacturing instructions.
• Travel domestically and internationally to plants, suppliers, customers, and partners.
• Provide routine technical service and prepare presentations and project plans.

Skills

Material science

New product development

Project management

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Packaging/Plastics

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an Application Development Manager for the Flexibles Division. You will be the main technical contact between customers and TOPPAN, guiding development and technical service at assigned accounts, and translating requirements into scalable packaging solutions.

You will lead pilot and production trials, collaborate with commercial teams to commercialize opportunities, and travel domestically and internationally to support projects.