Senior Packaging Engineer at Utz Brands, Inc.

Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Packaging Development, Vendor Sourcing, Project Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Building, Packaging Specifications, Manufacturing Support, Cost Estimation, Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging Technologies, Critical Thinking, Documentation Accuracy, Process Improvement, Automation Support, Testing and Troubleshooting

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

The Sr. Packaging Engineer is responsible to oversee packaging development formats, sample requests, packaging specifications, and the design and performance of all packaging for several brands within the company. Serve as customer technical expert across a broad range of products to play a key role in defining -packaging strategy and identifying gaps. Provides feedback to department leaders on process improvements. The Sr. Packaging Engineer is regarded as the technical expert for the packaging engineering team. Responsibilities * Perform peer review and coaching to drive right-first-time performance of department and to ensure accuracy of documentation that is delivered to customers. * Manages new item development to include packaging, vendor sourcing, and initial pricing. * In response to manufacturing/sales/customer requirements, development includes physical pack outs, bag/box/barrel sizing, palletization reports, and finalized packaging specs. * Packaging lifecycle support – from ideation to first production. * Generation of product + package assembly guides for external teams. * Management of packaging projects with timely updates shared with other departments. * Support automation, purchasing, value creation, and sustainability initiatives. * Troubleshoot and test for packaging defects – work with manufacturing + supplier teams. * Become an expert in the manufacturing facilities and capabilities on covered brands (supported by travel and plant visits as business need arises). * Provide estimated costing for films, cartons, packaging components. * Collaborate with manufacturing to discover packaging efficiencies and reduce downtime. * Ability to interpret test results as needed to verify packaging specifications/compliance. * Investigate new packaging technologies, formats, materials, systems, etc. * Review current packaging specifications, design and performance. * Work with engineering and Procurement on new packaging equipment and packaging specifications. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree, Packaging Science or Materials/Design related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. * 5 - 7years’ experience in consumer-packaged goods required, food and beverage highly preferred. * Knowledgeable in a wide range of packaging forms, including corrugated, injection blow-molded PET, paperboard, flexible films. * Demonstrated leadership and team building competencies. * Deep ability to think critically and exercise complex problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills. * Able to be self-directed, forward thinking and make complex decisions that drive business innovation and performance. * Comfort supporting recommendations and findings to manager and cross-functional teams. * Excellent time and project management skills with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects. Why You’ll Love Working Here At Utz, we believe packaging is more than the holder of phenomenal snacks—it’s an opportunity to deliver quality, enhance experience, and drive sustainability. You’ll work in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your ideas matter and your expertise shapes our future. Continuously Pursuing Excellence! Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale! Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Qualifications *

Responsibilities

The Sr. Packaging Engineer oversees packaging development, specifications, and performance for multiple brands. They also manage new item development and provide technical expertise to improve packaging strategies.