Mgr, Global Packaging

Performance Health is seeking a Manager of Global Packaging to join our team in Akron, OH. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, sourcing, optimization, and lifecycle management of packaging solutions across the company's global product portfolio. This role provides leadership to Packaging Engineers and related technical resources while driving packaging innovation, cost optimization, supplier development, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence.

The Manager serves as both a people leader and technical expert, balancing team development with direct project leadership. The role partners closely with Sourcing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, and Global Operations to ensure packaging solutions meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, cost objectives, and business growth strategies.

This position also leads the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital tools, and data analytics into packaging design, sourcing, and project management processes to improve speed, quality, decision-making, and productivity.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop a global team of Packaging Engineers, contractors, and technical resources

Set performance goals and development plans, conduct reviews, provide feedback, and support succession planning

Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing

Allocate resources across projects and business priorities Packaging Engineering & Product Development Lead packaging development from concept through commercialization

Deliver solutions that meet functional, regulatory, quality, sustainability, and cost requirements

Drive packaging standardization and optimization across product categories

Maintain specifications, drawings, testing protocols, BOMs, and documentation supporting Design Control and Product Lifecycle Management Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to improve performance, reduce inefficiencies, and complete transportation, shelf-life, and performance validation Global Sourcing & Supplier Management Partner with Global Procurement and Sourcing to identify, qualify, and manage packaging suppliers

Lead sourcing and resourcing initiatives that improve cost, quality, risk mitigation, and supply continuity

Evaluate supplier capabilities, technologies, innovation, and total landed cost to recommend sourcing strategies

Support contract negotiations through technical evaluations and supplier performance analysis

Develop packaging sourcing plans and monitor supplier quality, delivery, cost, and innovation KPIs AI & Digital Transformation Leadership