Senior Packaging Innovation Engineer – Cost Reduction

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery seeks a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development, testing, and cost-reduction projects across Retail, In-Store Bakery, and Foodservice. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and run trials to bring new packaging concepts to market.

The role requires 5+ years in packaging or engineering (CPG preferred), a degree in Packaging Engineering, knowledge of packaging equipment and CAD tools. Travel up to 25–35% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in packaging or engineering, preferably in CPG.
• Knowledge of packaging interactions, sustainability, and testing.
• Experience with packaging equipment and capital projects with supply chain engineering.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Cape, Tops, ArtiosCad, CAD.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel 25–35%.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned business/product lines with all package development needs.
• Manage multiple packaging development, technical application, and cost-reduction projects.
• Lead teams in problem identification and resolution for new or improved packaging and processes.
• Coordinate experiments and plant trials; document results in technical reports.
• Work cross-functionally with BUs, Insights/Innovation, Supply Chain Engineering, Product Development R&D, and Procurement.
• Provide technical support to project teams to solve manufacturing problems.
• Ensure projects are completed with documentation and IP protection; issue specs and BOMs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with operations and external customers.
• Leverage external vendors and procurement; stay aware of packaging trends.
• Operate safely according to Sara Lee safety protocols.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

Cape

TOPS

ArtiosCad

CAD

Job description

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery seeks a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development, testing, and cost-reduction projects across Retail, In-Store Bakery, and Foodservice. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and run trials to bring new packaging concepts to market.

The role requires 5+ years in packaging or engineering (CPG preferred), a degree in Packaging Engineering, knowledge of packaging equipment and CAD tools. Travel up to 25–35% may be required.