Project Manager - Packaging
Company: Faribault Foods
Location: Faribault
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionSUMMARY: The broad objective of this position is to
effectively manage all packaging development through project
management and direct interaction with R&D, Marketing, Sales,
Purchasing and Manufacturing, driving company goals and objectives.
This is an onsite/hybrid position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:--Manage multiple packaging development projects
while communicating regularly scheduled updates to all internal and
external parties on a timely basis.Work with Marketing to develop
overall packaging project timeline, maintain regular status reports
and distribute to Sales/Marketing team.Provide technical support
and subject matter expertise through project development and
implementation stages.Respond to internal and external customer
inquiries and concerns regarding packaging projects.Act as
collaborator or reviewer on documentation for nutrition facts
sheets, new item worksheets, etc. Good proofreading skills are
required.Solve non-routine problems and take initiative to modify
procedures and processes as appropriate and make contributions that
impact work team results.--TECHNICAL ASPECTS:----Provide graphics
and regulatory expertise on all packaging development projects.
Understanding prepress setup is a must.Consistently apply in-depth
technical expertise to develop new packaging and packaging
processes with the ability to interface with numerous functional
areas.Must be able to work through multiple customer proofing
workflow programs like Blue, Opal, etc. Experience in proofing
workflows is a plus.Modify and/or suggest changes to packaging,
provide primary approval to product and label claims and guide
development from concept to "print-ready" on all projects.Along
with "packaging approval team," ensure that primary packaging
complies to all rules and regulations of the FDA, USDA, QAI, SQF,
etc.Champion process improvement opportunities for the introduction
of new packaging components and create meticulous documentation and
well-organized data library of all graphics-related artwork and
files.Optimize work flow processes with internal departments
(Purchasing, Sales, R&D, Marketing and Packaging) and external
customers and suppliers to create project timelines and manageable
expectations.Other duties as assigned.--QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training
and/or experience.Experience: 5-8+ years of project management
experience is preferred, but not a requirement. Packaging
development and knowledge of chemical and material science and/or
knowledge of film, labels, paperboard and corrugate is a
plus.Skills:----Excellent listening, verbal and communication
skillsProven organizational skills and ability to proactively
manage 20 or more concurrent packaging development
projects.Initiative, results orientation and a passion for
excellenceAble to effectively present information and respond to
questions from internal departments and external customers and
suppliersAbility to develop strong working relationships with
coworkers across all functions--RELATIONSHIPS:----Reports to the
Director of R&DWorks closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales,
Purchasing, Planning, Engineering and Plant Operations--PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop,
bend, use hands and fingers and climb stairs. This job requires the
employee to be able to read, write and communicate orally in
English. The employee must be able to hear and have color
vision.The requirements described are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.--
Keywords: Faribault Foods, Plymouth , Project Manager - Packaging, Executive , Faribault, Minnesota
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