Product Stewardship Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field (e.g. chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, packaging science, environmental engineering)
• A minimum of seven years of experience in flexible packaging or another relevant industry
• A minimum of five years of experience in sustainability
• Ability to engage, lead, and challenge associates at various levels
• Product Development experience
• Management/leadership experience is preferred
• Lamination and coatings experience in product development and/or manufacturing is preferred
• Experience communicating and establishing relationships with internal and external customers, particularly large CPG customers, is preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of Product Stewardship Engineer's focused on identifying and delivering commercial solutions across various sustainable platforms.
• Prioritizing and directing work activity for several product development associates at all experience levels, and intentionally facilitating their professional development
• Coordinating with our top customer(s), key account teams, and other functions to support customer needs and ensure efficient development and commercialization of sustainable products
• Working with team to engage with Printpack Technical at all levels, creating many "touch points."
• Identify new concepts that align with business growth targets, market segment teams, and overall sustainability objectives, leverage resources effectively in the commercialization process.
• Ability to organize and lead sustainable engagements both internally and externally with customers.
• Developing/implementing tools and processes to improve our ability to deliver robust products
• Ensuring communication and collaboration among the customer-dedicated teams, other Product Development groups, and other functions to facilitate knowledge-sharing
• Prepare and deliver presentations on the status of various product platforms and market development initiatives focused on sustainability.
• Engage with industry leaders, suppliers, partners, and current and future customers to address market needs for sustainable packaging innovations and solutions.

Leadership Expectations:

• Have the courage to act and make the tough decisions
• Instill ownership of results
• Encourage and enable associates
• Champion change and continuous improvement
• Create synergy across business units and functions
• Have a bias for communication and listening
• Define responsibilities and expectations
• Drive diversity and inclusion
• Establish and maintain the highest standards

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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