Job Description

Packaging Engineering Manager

Language Requirement: No Korean language skills required

Position Summary:

This role leads the packaging engineering team, overseeing packaging design, development, and optimization. The position ensures compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards while driving innovation and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the packaging engineering team and manage packaging development projects.
• Collaborate with HQ and suppliers to ensure seamless execution of packaging strategies.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and vendors to align packaging with brand and product goals.
• Oversee new product development and commercialization processes for packaging.
• Design sustainable packaging solutions that align with cost-effectiveness and environmental impact goals.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, best practices, and competitor packaging strategies.
• Conduct R&D scale-up testing and ensure packaging integrity in production.
• Report project progress using MS Project software.
• Apply knowledge of food microbiology and chemistry to identify and resolve product defects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in packaging development within the food manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in packaging design and development from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of packaging qualification standards, supply chain logistics, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience collaborating with packaging suppliers.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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