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Signature Products Group
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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Requirements
- Knowledge and background in package engineering, management, and testing processes of packaging.
- Detail-oriented with project management skills and a high degree of agility and adaptability.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and design software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- Familiarity with testing standards (ISTA, ASTM).
- Ability to seasonally travel overseas and visit manufacturers may be required.
Responsibilities
- Product Packaging Commercialization
- Analyze, create, recommend and monitor packaging development processes, reducing costs, and improving manufacturing efficiencies across categories.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product design, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain, to align packaging solutions with business objectives.
- Monitor and understand factory packaging capabilities and guide direction and allocation for product optimization.
- Manage all pack outs across all categories and channels.
- Packaging Innovation and Development
- Research and develop packaging solutions to best protect and display products to consumers in the respective channels; collaborating with merchandising and marketing teams on packaging solutions and how the product is shown at retail.
- Conduct market analysis on packaging trends specific to our product categories, remaining relevant on new technologies and trends in packaging.
- Continuously grow advanced packaging expertise and collaborate on innovations to implement on our product assortment across categories and channels.
- Develop and implement processes and guidelines for material testing specifications across categories and materials.
- Lead design on more complex / technical packaging die lines.
- Sustainability and Quality Assurance
- Implement and manage quality standards on all packaging assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines while resolving production issues.
- Incorporate environmentally friendly practices and materials into packaging designs.
- Conduct tests to evaluate the performance of packaging materials and designs under various conditions (e.g., shipping, storage, and handling).
- Analyze test results to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Strategic Sourcing
- Source and manage the packaging suppliers.
- Strategically drive supplier matrix and material utilization to assist PD team in cost savings and improved quality initiatives.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to source materials and ensure quality and sustainability standards are met.
- Oversee and maintain key supplier/ vendor partnerships.
- Create and build a network of contacts within the industry.