RBPRSLLC is looking for candidates to fill the position of Packaging Engineering Manager. On-Site position in Fullerton, CA. No visa sponsorships supported, no agencies please.
Top reasons to work for our client:
Great team environment!
Manager is well respected by team!
Inclusive Workplace
Awesome career development opportunities!
Full benefits
What you will be doing:
Focus on new product innovation, process improvement, and optimizing packaging solutions.
Manage packaging cost, design, material selection, and conduct analytical testing for continuous improvement.
Lead the packaging engineering team and oversee the development, design, and optimization of packaging processes while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, labeling, and safety standards.
Lead packaging projects with a hands-on approach, collaborating with headquarters in Korea and suppliers for seamless execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Marketing, Operations, vendors, and suppliers to create packaging that aligns with brand and product goals and provides ideas, solutions, and alternatives for product excellence.
Manage new product development and improvement from concept through commercialization with a primary focus on packaging specifications and packaging machinery and processes.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop innovative packaging concepts for commercialization, considering factors such as quality, shelf life, sustainability, regulatory compliance, cost, product protection, and consumer experience.
Design sustainable packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining cost-effectiveness and functionality.
Stay informed on packaging sustainability, machinery and equipment, and regulations while collaborating with the regulatory team.
Facilitate product excellence management on co-packing products, including supporting process improvements for quality and cost reduction.
Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) for all assigned products.
Support the research and evaluation of new packaging materials for cost, sustainability, food safety, quality, performance, compatibility, and identify prospective co-packers on NPD projects.
Maintain awareness of emerging trends and comparative products in the competition, making recommendations for compliance and market competitiveness.
Conduct scale-up tests/activities from R&D to full-scale production, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining packaging integrity.
Report updates and progress status of R&D projects using MS Project software in line with NPD process.
Apply food microbiology and chemistry knowledge to identify the root causes of product defects and propose preventive actions.
Assist with special project assignments as needed.
Experience you will need:
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in packaging development and application, or related fields in the food manufacturing industry.
Hands-on experience with the full packaging design and development lifecycle, from concept to final production.
Strong knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, testing methods, and machinery.
Deep understanding of industry best practices, including packaging qualification standards, production supply chain requirements, and transportation logistics.
Understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements pertaining to food and packaging development.
Ability to lead a team toward operational objectives.
Experience working closely with packaging suppliers in packaging development.
Experience in food product development and new product development is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.