Packaging Engineer- Sustainability

Mars • Berwyn, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating, developing and commercializing packaging initiatives that support sustainability focused business needs for Mars Wrigley North America. This role provides technical support to troubleshoot key quality or manufacturing issues.

Requirements

• B.S. Packaging Science Degree or related technical discipline or equivalent
• 3+ years of industry experience
• Solid understanding of key scientific principles associated with packaging.
• Demonstrated record of success performing research
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with teams.
• Effective communication skills
• Up to 50% travel

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Packaging Science or related technical discipline
• Food/CPG and manufacturing experience
• Flexible films development experience

Responsibilities

• Leads development of ‘fit for purpose ‘packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability/sustainability.
• Leads areas of sustainable technical development across NA packaging portfolio. Examples include focus on monomaterial and paper development, improvement and implementation.
• Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers.
• Initiates, coordinates and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved.
• Work with the cross-functional cell teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and achieve KQAs.
• Manages packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate.
• Coordinates the creation of high-quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration.
• Collaborates with global Mars counterparts to spot opportunities for scale, ensure sharing of best practices and coordination of key activities.
• Active member of the team and supports onboarding of Associate Packaging Engineers and Packaging Engineers to Mars culture and business processes.

Benefits

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level