Sr. Packaging Engineer - America's

Job Description:

The Sr. Packaging Engineer is responsible for leading, executing projects and providing program management in relation to packaging assets ensuring adherence to Mars Standards for Safety, Asset Conservation and Quality & Food Safety.

This role requires advanced packaging technical leadership experience, with strong project management capability and cross-functional collaboration to lead the packaging asset plans for the America's region.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or a related field.

* Minimum 5 + years' experience in project engineering with a packaging focus, preferably in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical or FMCG.

* Strong foundational understanding of safety, quality and food safety principles and standards, regulatory compliance and HSE and Q&FS systems within manufacturing operations.

* Strong project management credentials, with experience leading cross-functional teams.

* Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management.

* Proven ability to make sound decisions in complex and/or ambiguous business environments.

* History of building internal and external relationships and interaction with management at all levels.

* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

* Work history and exposure across diverse geographic markets is advantageous.

* Up to 50% travel.

Preferred:

* A Postgraduate or master's degree in business administration or related field

What are your key responsibilities?

Associate Safety & Asset Conservation - Your First Responsibility

* Provide visible leadership to foster a strong safety culture, ensuring all contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders are properly trained, actively engaged, and held accountable for safe behaviors.

* Champion a zero‑incident environment by ensuring that all projects fully comply with all local safety and environmental regulations as well as Mars HSE and Asset Conservation Standards.

* Ensure all contractors and suppliers on site follow site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.

* Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for all engineering works prior to any project execution.

* Lead safety reviews and toolbox talks for project teams and contractors.

* Integrate safety-by-design principles into all engineering solutions and drive improvements in machine safety, ergonomic design, and hazard elimination.

* Lead incident investigations related to engineering projects, corrective actions, and risk mitigation processes to prevent recurrence.

* Protect site assets by ensuring proper installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment.

Quality & Food Safety - Site's License to Operate

* Design and execute projects in compliance with local food safety and quality regulatory requirements as well as Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards

* Partner with Site Q&FS teams to assess project-related food safety risks and implement change management processes to avoid product contamination or quality impact.

* Ensure all equipment and installations meet Mars facility and hygienic design standards.

* Coordinate validation activities with Site Operations, R&D and other stakeholders during FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ where required.

* Support internal and external audits by ensuring engineering compliance documentation is complete.

* Maintain accurate documentation including P&IDs, SOP updates, and technical files.

Project Management

* Support/Lead end-to-end project management using RC PMP process for assigned engineering projects, from concept through execution, commissioning and handover.

* Support/Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures for some projects.

* Track project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery.

* Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with Mars standards.

* Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

* Program Management - Establish a program to manage packaging needs in the America's region by…