Campbell Soup Company Hiring for Sr. Packaging Engineer (Hybrid) at Camden, New Jersey Full Time

Imagine…working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. General Summary This is a Senior Packaging Engineer Position in the Snacking Packaging Development Team. This position will engage with cross-functional partners, working closely with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Product Development. The individual must have strong leadership and project management capabilities in order to drive Base Packaging Programs, Enablers and Packaging Innovation. This position requires a good understanding of flexible and semi-rigid materials (flexible films, paperboard, corrugate and thermoforming) and how they interface with packaging equipment. The Senior Packaging Engineer requires a proactive mindset that can provide alternative innovative solutions in order to drive business growth, and the ability to work with the brand team, driving consumer packaging research when appropriate. Additionally, this individual will be required to coach and provide direction to Junior Engineers and Packaging Interns. Principal Accountabilities (list in order of importance and indicate percentage of time spent on each) Principal Accountabilities: 1. Executes multiple moderate to high risk packaging projects 2. Builds relationships with a business team (customer) 3. Identifies and executes new packaging format innovations 4. Leads small project teams 5. Identifies opportunities to improve material and performance specifications 6. Reviews quality issues and develops plans to resolve 7. Conducts competitive material evaluations. Job Complexity (provide several examples of typical work related problems that this position is expected to resolve) Job Complexity: -Development of new packaging technologies the are capable of running on existing or new equipment * Trouble shooting issues that arise during line trials and package testing on moderate to high risk projects with minimal supervision. * Manage and lead packaging projects effectively and professionally to align with key business objectives and ensure product launch criteria is met. * Influence and negotiate with cross functional team members to implement the optimal consumer package solution. * Develop strong relationships with vendors to identify improvement opportunities for packaging materials and equipment * Identify and implement cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives * Collaborates with the Packaging Team and other cross functional teams to help identify new approaches, processes and best practices * Communicates implications of material changes to our manufacturing plants and is able to make recommendations with limited guidance * Collaborates with the business to drive consumer packaging insights early on in the development process * Formulates and executes complex experimental design * Understands the specification system and is able to create & maintain packaging specifications and formula buld * Prioritizes and tracks projects to ensure projects stay on track, any risks are highlighted, and are executed with excellence * Understands the relationship between package, product and process Job Specifications (Knowledge, skills and abilities normally required for competent performance in the job) – Bachelor’s Degree in a materials based program required; Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging strongly preferred * 4-8 years experience in Packaging R&D or related field * Strong communication and written skills * Strong leadership and project management skills * Self starter with the ability to drive innovative technical solutions forward and multi-task on key programs/projects * Has analytical depth and technical expertise in packaging materials, processes, or systems * Prefer materials knowledge in flexible films, folding cartons, paper related substrates, corrugated, and thermoformed containers. * Able to develop an implementation plan on low-moderate risk projects using sound technical methodology * Determine the type of testing necessary to simulate the distribution environment * Ability to work with ambiguous or abstract concepts/information and synthesize options for management * Must be able to travel * Proficient in pallet programs-TOPS or CAPE, specification database management, and MS Office software Working Conditions Relocation is available if you are outside 50 miles from Camden, NJ This is a Hybrid model ( Mon & Friday- Work from Home & Tues, Wed, Thursday you will be in the office) Full-service cafeteria Shuttle Service to the office and back from Philadelphia! Company Store Credit Union Dry Cleaner Day Care Facility Free Fitness Center Product & Recipe Testing with our R&D Team Travel (25% to 30%) is often associated to line trials at manufacturing plants or vendor plants. A significant portion of the job is in a normal office environment. Compensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between$85,900.00 – $158,900.00 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. 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