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Packaging Manager
NSI Group, LLC. Own the end-to-end packaging development process from concept and specifications through samples, testing, trials, commercialization, and ongoing supply .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the end-to-end packaging development process from concept and specifications through samples, testing, trials, commercialization, and ongoing supply
- 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 compatibility 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 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
- Report to the VP of Development
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in packaging development, packaging management, or a related role within the food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry
- Strong knowledge of flexible film packaging, particularly stand-up pouches and related structures
- Working knowledge of corrugated packaging, including generic and printed boxes
- Comfortable working with Excel, projections, cost analysis, and packaging data
- Commercially comfortable with the ability to negotiate and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Hands-on and comfortable working directly with packaging samples, mock-ups, and products
- Highly driven, results-oriented, and motivated to make an impact
- Must be living in close proximity to NSI’s office in Barcelona
- Availability for the standard schedule of 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Mondays–Fridays
- Willingness to travel to NSI’s office, co-packing/co-manufacturing partners, and for other business needs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work available
- Time worked beyond scheduled hours will be offset to ensure total hours remain consistent
- Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment