Responsible for supporting business growth through the development and commercialization of new flexible packaging structures, and improving the performance and cost of existing structures in accordance with meeting or exceeding the company's overall financial targets, goals and strategies.
Requirements
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in flexible packaging
- Strong material knowledge, in particular packaging substrates (paper, foil, and film), extrusion resins, adhesives, and coatings
- history of creative or innovative material development
- Demonstrated track record of new product development, and product and/or process optimization.
- Experience with analytical (infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, differential scanning calorimetry, and optical microscopy) tests and interpretation of results.
- Capable of performing routine physical tests (heatseal, tensiles, COF, burst, etc) and interpreting results
- Proficient computer literacy with established basic knowledge in general applications; word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and ERP systems
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of new product development: design, costing, development, trial run supervision, scale-up, documentation, communication, and technology transfer to the plant floor for effective commercialization.
- Ensures products are commercialized in accordance with Quality, Product Safety and Regulatory standards.
- Prepares written technical reports and recommendations summarizing findings for external customers and internal client groups.
- Maintains industry contact (raw material and equipment suppliers) and awareness of flexible packaging materials, converting processes, and packaging equipment.
- Oversees the production of new test materials, and assist in the coordination of subsequent lab tests.
- Maintains contact with raw material suppliers and identifies, evaluates, and recommends new materials for improved performance or reduced cost
- Prepares cost estimates for new or improved flexible packaging structures.
Other
- Occasional overnight travel by various modes of transportation including airline, train, and automobile as deemed appropriate
- Able to work extended hours as required
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Continuous contact with other people requiring communications via face-to-face, orally by telephone and various written methodologies
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
