The position will ideally be in Atlanta, GA with other Printpack locations considered on a case-by-case basis.Responsibilities include:
Delivering an exceptional customer experience to our core and growth customers alongside a dynamic team;
Collaborating with commercial teams, strategic sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing to identify customer challenges and areas for growth, delivering value through innovation, project leadership, and continuous improvement;
Successfully partnering with internal and external customers to meet Printpack’s objectives, traveling to execute trials at suppliers, Printpack manufacturing sites, and customer packaging locations;
Applying a combination of material, manufacturing process, and quality knowledge and experience to develop and optimize superior flexible packaging offerings that meet customer needs and expectations;
Participating in strategic account planning and product management of customer specifications;
Ensuring rapid, successful project completion, including commercialization of new products through cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and operations with a specific emphasis on our customers’ sustainability goals;
Ability to work both independently and with groups to provide solutions to novel challenges
Driving initiatives across the organization, delivering value to the customer, and our manufacturing sites
Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with customer contacts and suppliers with full autonomy
In-office data analysis, innovation brainstorming, mock-up creation, and sales support, including bid/quote creation, technical data sheet development, and regulatory reviews;
In-plant trial support, including technical guidance, sample collection, coordinating testing, standard operating condition (SOC) creation, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities;
At-customer responsibilities, including supporting trials to ensure machinability requirements; being a consultant on the existing portfolio and new opportunities; presenting technical details to target audiences; and leading innovation sessions.
Travel commitment: 20 - 40% (U.S. Customer/Printpack plant trials)
Product development or flexible converting experience preferred
Experience considered: engineering or manufacturing experience, flexible packaging (printing/laminating/bag-pouch making/etc.), or a related industry in the capacity of process engineer, and/or process engineering, quality
Experience with continuous improvement, driving cost savings, process improvements, and raw material sourcing initiatives
Evidence of experience in both innovation and onboarding execution
Evidence of relationship building with customers and internal/external stakeholders
Evidence of presentation skills and business awareness
Experience leading cross-functional teams with business results
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What We Do
Printpack: Converting vision into value.
Printpack develops innovative packaging solutions that deliver a distinct advantage at the shelf, strengthen brand identity in the minds of consumers, and help brand owners increase speed-to-market. Our vast portfolio of packaging solutions along with our technical and commercial expertise in materials science and barrier solutions gives brand owners peace of mind, enhances product protection and increases sales at the shelf.
Every product has unique packaging needs and brands can improve customer retention by utilizing features that enrich and simplify the consumer experience. Printpack’s engineering team is skilled in the art of making packages that are easier to use – employing reclosable solutions, peelable materials, tear-optimized materials, and more. Our collaborative development and innovation process helps ensure a positive consumer experience throughout the entire usage cycle, promoting repeat purchases and supporting overall brand loyalty.
Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for our associates and their families. Some of our competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards.
Printpack is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity not only enhances our work culture – it is vital to our success.
