Ferrara is looking to bring a groundbreaking new product line to life by developing inventive, consumer-centric packaging solutions that will directly influence how consumers experience their candy.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with packaging materials and processes such as thermoforming, injection molding, and incorporation of oxygen/moisture barriers for food applications.
- Proficiency with design and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Demonstrated experience in new product development, from concept through launch.
- Hands-on experience with material selection, prototyping, and manufacturing processes for packaged food products.
- Direct involvement in cross-functional project teams and a proven ability to manage projects from concept to commercialization.
- Track record of bringing creative, consumer-focused packaging solutions to market.
Responsibilities
- Lead the ideation, design, prototyping, and development of innovative packaging solutions focused on delivering memorable consumer experiences for new product lines.
- Translate creative concepts into functional, manufacturable packaging using your technical skills and collaborative mindset.
- Oversee the technical development process from conception to industrialization, ensuring solutions are viable for manufacturing—internally or at co-packers.
- Work closely with Marketing, R&D, Industrial Design, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to align on design, feasibility, cost, timing, and quality.
- Identify, develop, and onboard suppliers and vendors in partnership with the Packaging Procurement team, ensuring all technical and quality standards are met.
- Coordinate day-to-day packaging workstreams, manage timelines, and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track.
- Present conceptual and analytical packaging solutions to senior stakeholders, incorporating feedback and driving decision-making alignment.
Other
- Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
- Creative and collaborative mindset, with the ability to turn ideas into working prototypes and real-world solutions.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills—empathy, integrity, enthusiasm, and the ability to influence and build consensus across teams.
- Clear, concise, and impactful communication skills for presenting ideas and analyses.
- Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities, timelines, deliverables, risks, and escalations.
