Manager, Packaging - Oak Brook Illinois

Company: TreeHouse Foods
Location: Oak Brook, Illinois
Posted On: 04/23/2024

Employee Type:Full timeLocation:IL Oak BrookJob Type:Research and Development PackagingJob Posting Title:Manager, Packaging About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future . What You Gain:
Competitive compensation and benefits program
Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities
An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your
team through our employee recognition programs Job Description:About the Role:Manage the design, plan, validation and implementation of new packaging technologies, line extensions, package/product improvement and technical service for Treehouse Foods that meet product offering requirements. Deliver ideas to increase the value of the company (cost reductions, innovations, solutions, etc.). This position also carries the responsibility of managing direct reports and grow their capabilities for contributing to the organization while coordinating and managing efforts of the complete team. You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:Self-directed, strong, independent contributor with increased technical depth within large-scale projects applying technical skills in problem resolution and mentoring othersLead technical expertise on cross-functional project teams and technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical serviceDevelop information for and provide direction for packaging specifications, in-process control points and establish testing requirements and operating guidelinesChampion ideas for technology improvements, cost savings, innovation and alignment of project strategic fit. Serve as the expert for the team.Manage, mentor, coach and develop employees in the technical aspects of packaging development on assigned product categories through development, planning and executionDeliver technical expertise to business leaders to utilize in business decisionsOversee the design, execution, and analysis of experimentationSet technical strategic direction, including initiating programs in area of technical expertise and recommendations for new technologies. Responsible for technical resource management planningImportant Details: This is a full-time role located in our offices in Oak Brook, IL on a hybrid scheduleAbout You:You'll fit right in if you have:Bachelor's Degree Required: Packaging, Engineering, or related technical field12 years' experience in Food Packaging Development plus a minimum of 2 years successfully managing othersExpert ability to influence project direction by providing technical input to the planning and decision-making processProficient in providing cross-functional team leadership and technical project managementBroad based technical proficiency and highly evolved tactical skills. Recognized, endorsed and utilized internally as well as externally for technical expertiseProven skills in project management, negotiation, communication, technical problem solving and ability to perform these skills at an advanced level or higherSolid ability to interact and collaborate with RDI groups, external resources, suppliers and consultants to achieve project objectives. Communicate the complex technical information in an easily understood format to various levels of management and Senior LeadersSolid understanding and experience with paperboard, corrugate, film, plastics and glass packaging materialsExperience with TOPS/CAPE and internal spec management.Ability to travel up to 30% of time Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!
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