Senior Packaging Engineer - Packaging Design/Development

Mars Incorporated in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer in Chicago to drive the development and optimization of packaging for iconic brands such as KIND, RXBAR, Special K, Nutri-Grain, Kashi and Pure Organics. Based at the Wells Street office, you will own critical packaging projects from concept through implementation, balancing performance, cost and sustainability goals.

You will lead supplier transitions, manage line trials and packaging qualifications, partnering across functions to deliver innovative,

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development and optimization for consumer products.
• Experience leading supplier transitions and line trials.
• Ability to manage packaging qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and optimization of packaging across brands.
• Lead supplier transitions and manage line trials.
• Oversee packaging qualifications and value leadership initiatives.

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Packaging Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Wells St. Office)
Segment: Mars Snacking Accelerator (Better-For-You Business Unit)
Brands Supported: KIND, RXBAR, Special K Bars, Nutri-Grain Bars, Kashi, and Pure Organics
Manager: Director, R&D Packaging
Direct Reports: N/A

The Opportunity

Accelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what's next for Snacking. It's home to both emerging and enduring brands, including KIND, TRÜ FRÜ, NATURE'S BAKERY, RXBAR, EGGO, POP-TAPTS and RICE KRISPIE TREATS. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a start-up, our Division has the ambition to accelerate the future of snacking by delivering products consumers love today, discovering category-shaping innovations for tomorrow and developing entrepreneurial teams whose impact will last for generations.

We're looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big, agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast, and driven performers with a growth mindset. We're proudly part of Mars, while also building something boldly different. If this inspires and energizes you, you've found the right place where you can do cool things with fun people for one of the biggest snacking companies in the world!

As our Senior Packaging Engineer within the Better-For-You (BFY) business unit, you will be the driving force behind the development and optimization of packaging across iconic brands like KIND, RXBAR, Special K, Nutri-Grain, Kashi, and Pure Organics. Operating from our Chicago office on Wells St., you will take hands-on ownership of high-impact innovation, rebranding projects, and business-critical value leadership initiatives. In your first six months, you will hit the ground running by leading critical supplier transitions, managing line trials, and driving packaging qualifications