Sr. Packaging Scientist

Overview:

The Sr. Packaging Scientist works with a cross functional team in the development of new, improved, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging. This position will strive for optimal packaging design from an operations, distribution, sustainability, and end-user perspective. This position will act as one of the key packaging experts for the company and will represent Marzetti externally with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities:

· Provides technical support to brand teams in the development of new packaging for the company.

· Acts as technical lead to design, direct, and implement packaging cost saving projects.

· Leads development of packaging components that coincide with the company’s Packaging Sustainability strategy. Tracks progress toward the completion of sustainability goals.

· Supports the technical effort to develop and approve packaging specifications.

· Fulfills the role of a technical service/troubleshooter when packaging problems at manufacturing facilities are beyond the scope of the plant personnel.

· Coordinates and executes packaging-related experiments, as well as plant trials; documents and communicates results, both written and oral, for review with minimal supervision.

· Understands, communicates, and mitigates technical risks associated with new packaging.

· Develops new ideas for innovation which utilize new packaging technology in support of new business development opportunities.

· Maintains awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry.

· Acts as mentor for less experienced team members within Packaging R&D.

Qualifications:

· Bachelors in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field

· 7+ years’ work experience in food or CPG-related packaging industry

· Understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment

· Knowledge of packaging test methodology

· Knowledge of product development processes and commercialization processes

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong ability to collaborate and build cross-functional partnerships

Working Conditions/Environment:

T. Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation, is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Our retail brands include Marzetti®, New York Bakery™, Sister Schubert’s®, Reames®, Romanoff®Caviar, Amish Kitchens®, Angelic Bakehouse®, Cardini’s®, Chatham Village®, Flatout®, and Inn Maid®. Additionally, T. Marzetti manufactures and sells other shelf-stable products pursuant to brand license agreements including Arby’s®, Bibibop®, Buffalo Wild Wings®, Chick-fil-A®, and Olive Garden®. Our foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

Permanent