NSI Group, LLC

Manager

• Own the end-to-end packaging development process from concept and specifications through samples, testing, trials, and commercialization
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, approved samples, testing requirements, and packaging documentation
• Support packaging development across flexible packaging, corrugate/boxes, and rigid packaging
• Evaluate packaging materials, structures, barriers, dimensions, and performance requirements
• Ensure packaging is compatible with VFFS, HFFS, filling, sealing, cartoning, and other equipment
• Lead packaging supplier relationships, including sourcing, pricing, terms, performance, and backup supplier development
• Identify and resolve packaging issues before they affect product launches, customers, or supply
• Lead supplier negotiations and identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Execute packaging cost savings, with an initial target of approximately $500K based on current volumes
• Manage packaging data, quotes, projections, cost analyses, specifications, and supplier information
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Quality on regulatory and sustainability requirements, including EPR, e-Halo, PFAS, recyclability, and circularity
• Identify and validate sustainable packaging solutions while balancing protection, quality, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Product Development, Quality, Procurement, Operations, suppliers, and co-packers

Packaging Manager