Principal Packaging Engineer

Conagra Brands
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 109,000 - 159,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Written communication","Verbal communication","Collaboration","Mentorship","Negotiation"]

Lead the identification, development, and commercialization of new, improved, and cost-reduced packaging solutions for multiple business platforms. Serve as a technical subject matter expert and project leader for cross-functional packaging stewardship initiatives, ensuring compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility and food processing requirements. Maintain awareness of regulatory and industry trends, define technical objectives, and mentor packaging engineers while partnering with internal teams and external suppliers.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
2 months ago

Principal Packaging Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead the identification, development, and commercialization of new, improved, and cost-reduced packaging solutions for multiple business platforms. Serve as a technical subject matter expert and project leader for cross-functional packaging stewardship initiatives, ensuring compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility and food processing requirements. Maintain awareness of regulatory and industry trends, define technical objectives, and mentor packaging engineers while partnering with internal teams and external suppliers.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the identification, development, and commercialization of packaging solutions that reduce cost, improve performance, and support stewardship and regulatory objectives.
  • •Serve as the primary technical project leader for multiple business platforms and packaging stewardship initiatives, driving complex cross-functional execution.
  • •Represent the company as a subject matter expert by staying current on technical trends and packaging regulatory changes, including Extended Producer Responsibility.
  • •Define and align technical objectives across assigned businesses and projects, managing priorities while leading multiple complex initiatives.
  • •Mentor and develop packaging engineers and collaborate with internal partners and external suppliers to maintain strong working relationships.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 109,000 - 159,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental LeaveLearning BudgetGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related field with at least 10 years of packaging industry experience, or a Master’s/Doctorate with at least 7 years.
  • •Experience with government regulatory requirements related to Extended Producer Responsibility and food processing.
  • •Excellent understanding of packaging materials, equipment capabilities, and advanced testing methodologies.
  • •Strong knowledge of food science and the impact of packaging on food quality and food safety.
  • •Thorough knowledge of end-of-life design requirements for recyclable packaging and physical/structural package testing procedures.
Experience:10+ yearsConsumer packaged goodsFood processing
Education:Bachelor's in Packaging, Engineering, or a related field
Skills:Written communicationVerbal communicationCollaborationMentorshipNegotiation
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Company Brief

Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged food company that develops, manufactures, and markets branded grocery, frozen, and snacks products for retail and foodservice customers across North America. Its portfolio includes well-known household brands in meals, condiments, and desserts.
Industry: FMCG
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1919
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