Scientist Packaging Sr

The Marzetti Company; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Lewis Center, Ohio, is seeking a Packaging Scientist to work with cross-functional teams in developing and improving packaging materials for new products. This role emphasizes efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration with Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or Engineering and over 7 years of experience, understanding packaging materials and methodologies. The position requires occasional travel and operates in a typical office environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years work experience in food or CPG-related packaging industry.
• Understanding of packaging test methodology.
• Knowledge of product development and commercialization processes.

Responsibilities

• Launch new products in retail and/or foodservice business segments.
• Enhance manufacturing efficiency of packaging lines.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Engineering.

Skills

Packaging materials knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Packaging Scientist works with a cross functional team in the development of packaging materialsfor new product development,continuous improvement, unlockingoperating efficiency at our factories, drivingout non-value-added costs, and ensuring source of supply. This position will strive foroptimalpackaging design from abrand,operations,cost perspective, and sustainability standpoint.This position will act as one of the key packaging experts for the company and will partner closely with our Marketing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive success.

Responsibilities

• Works with cross-functional teams to help launch new products in our retail and/or foodservice business segments.
• Identifies opportunities and proposes solutions aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency of our packaging lines within our factories.
• Provides technical support to Operations and Engineering in the development of packaging to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Acts as technical lead to design, direct, and implement packaging cost saving projects.
• Leads development of packaging components that coincide with the company’s Packaging Sustainability strategy.
• Supports the technical effort to develop and approve packaging specifications.
• Fulfills the role of a technical service/troubleshooter when packaging problems at manufacturing facilities are beyond the scope of the plant personnel.
• Coordinates and executes packaging-related experiments, as well as plant trials; documents and communicates results, both written and oral, for review with minimal supervision.
• Understands, communicates, and mitigates technical risks associated with new packagingdevelopment.
• Maintains awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry, for implementation within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years work experience in food or CPG-related packaging industry
• Understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment
• Knowledge of packaging test methodology
• Knowledge of product development processes and commercialization processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong ability to collaborate and build cross-functional partnerships

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Collaborates
• Plans and Aligns
• Drives Results
• Manages Ambiguity

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a normal office environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type, walk and bend while moving about the facility. The noise level in the office is quiet. Occasional travel to plants or meetings is required.