Associate Manager, Packaging Development

MAIN JOB OBJECTIVE

The Associate Manager Packaging Development will support the company growth by developing and implementing innovative packaging for the Promo Category. This includes but not limited to development of set boxes GWP and collateral items. Reporting to the Vice President Product Innovation the Associate Manager will work cross-functionally with many Global partners inclusive of Marketing Product Development Packaging Design and Operations. Additionally the Associate Manager Packaging Development will be a key contact with external packaging vendors a critical element of the position.

With an excitement for sustainable packaging the Associate Manager Packaging Development will have exceptional project management skills and constantly operate with a solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications : JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the development and qualification of packaging solutions for Promo category that meet the needs for brand aesthetics consumer use manufacturing capability quality and cost and market requirements
• Support the conceptualization initiation development validation and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including design generation engineering specifications mold qualification functionality and quality testing
• Support operations cost savings and efficiency initiatives and quality investigations towards continuous improvement
• Fully own technical milestones in project timelines
• Troubleshoot technical issues (supplier plant distribution quality etc.)
• Share and escalate roadblocks cross-functionally
• Create package component specifications pre-Bills-of-Materials and Fill & Assembly specifications and quality control elements
• Collaborate with Marketing and Design on establishing feasibility for new packaging initiatives / concepts
• Validate artwork based on mandatory technical elements and subsequently validate proof per released artwork
• Ensure colors of packaging components meet Design expectations and are within molding and decorating process constraints outlined by external suppliers
• Understand and conduct package testing procedures and standards to support the effective design validation and implementation of new packages and packaging technology
• Manage external vendors / supplier relations to review project status elevate technical solutions and build innovation
• Attend Set Assembly startups as needed to ensure proper execution of design & function
• Support and drive engineering change initiatives
• Drive sustainability initiatives

What you will learn in the first 6 months :

What you will achieve in 12 months :

PROFILE

Additional Information :

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Training & Development and Culture

Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off and Flexibility

Fertility and Family Planning

Fresh and LVMH Perks and Discounts

Health Care

Retirement and Additional Benefits

Fresh provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship sex gender (including gender identity and expression) pregnancy age sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information sexual orientation marital status familial status veteran status or any other legally protected status under applicable federal state or local laws. We are committed to fostering a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment including discrimination and harassment based on all protected categories.

The salary range for this role is $80000 - $105000 USD.

This role is based in Jersey City New Jersey.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Access Control,B.Com,CAD,Drafting,Market Research,Data Analysis

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1