Packaging Engineer

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

This position leads packaging development, cost savings, and base business continuity projects. Responsibilities include leading packaging development and evaluation in support of new product development projects. A critical focus of this position will be to ensure packaging performance throughout the value chain. This position reports to the Director of Packaging, R&D. The role requires strong priority setting skills and attention to detail combined with the ability to interface with the technical community, project managers and external suppliers.

This is hybrid role that requires three (four?) days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office.

• Manage packaging projects based on assigned technical area, working with Marketing and cross functional teams to meet category objectives and First Ship dates.
• Direct testing and evaluation of packaging to ensure compatibility of design, machinability, and shipping distribution.
• Work with manager to ensure the packaging engineering process is functioning efficiently by assessing current processes and identifying ways to streamline or improve.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration and leadership within a cross-functional team environment with minimal supervision (internal/external customers, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Brand teams).
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of packaging materials and processes while building a working knowledge of the packaging principles and operating systems required to support Lindt's business.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

• 2-5 years of package product development in a food related FMCG environment

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven success developing products and portfolios in a FMCG environment.
• Must demonstrate creative passion and premium taste level
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to present packaging concepts & develop updates with Sr. Management

Education & Certifications:

Required

• BS, Packaging Engineering or compatible technical discipline preferred

Preferred

• Master's degree or MBA