Packaging Engineering Manager Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Who We Are At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goodscompany, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are drivenby our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring thatevery Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Ourcollective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, notonly in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of ouremployees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces aculture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation,Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering adynamic and collaborative environment where these principles driveour success.

Position Purpose:

This individual is responsible forthe overall management of the Packaging Engineering department inStratham, NH. This includes providing technical leadership,management, and supervision of department members as appropriatefor all packaging projects. This person assumes overallresponsibility for ensuring all packaging related projects arecompleted with a high standard of excellence and successful outcomerelative to cost, schedule, and performance by applying the mostsuitable packaging technology. This is a hybrid role that requiresthree days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

EssentialJob Functions & Responsibilities:

Team Management Manage theplanning and completion of all Package Engineering projects.

Identify and implement process changes to drive continuousimprovement within the department. Accountable for the short andlong-term initiatives of the Package Engineering department.

Develop and improve departmental procedures following ISOguidelines. Identify and lead the group’s implementation of costreduction opportunities in packaging materials and productivityimprovements. Develop and implement functional packaging solutionsto support the needs of Sales/Marketing, Operations, andProcurement. Provide technical guidance and direction to PackagingEngineers on assigned projects. Project Management Implement andmanage resource planning and project management tools; monitor andevaluate project and department progress and results. Manage 50simultaneous packaging projects (ranging from major throughmoderate scope projects) from concept to implementation. Works andcommunicates collaboratively with customers and internalcross-functional teams to understand user packaging needs, defineproject scope, etc. Lead and participate in cross-functional teamsevaluating and improving critical company processes (e.g., NewProduct Development process, New Co-packer start-up, PackagingRationalization, Sustainability, etc.) Manage plant trials of newpackaging materials and any associated automation equipment. LeadNFR data collection and delivery. Technical Knowledge andCommunication Serve as key packaging contact for Lindt (USA)management as well as the Packaging departments of Ghirardelli,Russell Stover, and other Lindt countries. Act as the leadtechnical advisor for all packaging issues while delegatingfollow-up to key staff members. Act as the lead packaging contactfor vendor related quality issues. Direct the ideation anddevelopment of strategic packaging initiatives including materialand vendor selection and standardization. Identify and leadinnovation opportunities that improve Lindt’s ability to introducecompelling products, decrease costs, improve consumer value, orcreate sustainable competitive advantages. Qualifications ℜquirements:

Experience:

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in CPGcompany Minimum 3 years of team leadership required; Greater than 5years of team leadership preferred New item development andcommercialization experience preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

Highlevel of interpersonal skills with ability to manage others withtechnical backgrounds; train, mentor, and support departmentmembers Sound organizational and time management skills with theability to effectively prioritize and manage multipleresponsibilities Strong Project Management skills

Softwareproficiency:

MS Office; competent user of AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD (orequivalent), CAPE (or equivalent), ESKO project managementFunctional knowledge of packaging operations, printing processesand knowledge of packaging converting technology In depth knowledgeof performance testing and evaluation (ASTM and ISTA)

Education:

BSPackaging Engineering required; Master’s degree in related fieldpreferred

Other Requirements:

Minimal travel; less than 5% Minimalshift/weekend work; less than 5%

Total Rewards:

Compensation Range:

$106,142 – 137,969 To learn more about our benefits visithttps://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards Lindt USA’s salary rangereflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location.

Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including,but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experienceas well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentivemay be included as part of this compensation package. Lindt andSprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers allqualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, orany other classification protected by state, local or federal law.

Applicants for this position must successfully pass a backgroundscreening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well. Ifyou are looking to join a winning team and fast-track your career,contact us! Join us on our journey of excellence, impact, andgrowth

LifeAtLindt Requirements Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in CPG company Minimum3 years of team leadership required; Greater than 5 years of teamleadership preferred New item development and commercializationexperience preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

High level ofinterpersonal skills with ability to manage others with technicalbackgrounds; train, mentor, and support department members Soundorganizational and time management skills with the ability toeffectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities StrongProject Management skills Software proficiency: MS Office;competent user of AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD (or equivalent), CAPE (orequivalent), ESKO project management Functional knowledge ofpackaging operations, printing processes and knowledge of packagingconverting technology In depth knowledge of performance testing andevaluation (ASTM and ISTA)

Education:

BS Packaging Engineeringrequired; Master’s degree in related field preferred

OtherRequirements:

Minimal travel; less than 5% Minimal shift/weekendwork; less than 5%

Total Rewards:

Compensation Range:

$106,142 -137,969 To learn more about our benefits visithttps://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards Lindt USA’s salary rangereflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location.

Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including,but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experienceas well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentivemay be included as part of this compensation package. Lindt andSprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers allqualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, orany other classification protected by state, local or federal law.

Applicants for this position must successfully pass a backgroundscreening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well. Ifyou are looking to join a winning team and fast-track your career,contact us! Join us on our journey of excellence, impact, andgrowth LifeAtLindt