Packaging Design Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Packaging Specialist to design, test, and implement packaging solutions that ensure product safety, quality, and sustainability while optimizing cost and efficiency. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and marketing teams to develop packaging that meets both technical and branding requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design and develop packaging for new and existing products, including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Operations teams to understand product requirements and translate them into effective packaging designs.
• Conduct packaging tests (e.g., ISTA, drop, compression, shelf-life) to ensure performance under various conditions.
• Evaluate and select materials and vendors, ensuring compliance with regulations, sustainability goals, and cost targets.
• Ensure packaging designs support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, FSMA, USDA).
• Lead packaging development projects from concept through production launch.
• Document all packaging specifications and contribute to technical dossiers for quality and regulatory audits.
• Generate technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for packaging components.
• Analyze packaging-related issues in production or the supply chain and recommend improvements.
• Stay up to date with packaging trends, technologies, and regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO, sustainability guidelines).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce packaging waste, costs, and environmental impact.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS :

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS :