Packaging Supervisor

KCO Resource Management Pay Range

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$90,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

We’re partnering with a leading food manufacturer in North America that’s hiring a Sr. Packaging Specialist. This critical role offers the opportunity to be responsible for leading packaging strategies across multiple plants, influence brand integrity, and drive innovation. This is a key player in directly shaping how our products reach millions of customers with care and precision.

• Lead coordination efforts among internal teams (R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, QA, Operations) and external partners (printers, suppliers, customers) to ensure smooth packaging execution.
• Coordinate production and procurement activities related to packaging changes, ensuring timely implementation, cost efficiency, and quality alignment.
• Provide packaging support across all Saputo manufacturing plants.
• Oversee packaging compliance strategy, reviewing nutrition labeling, imagery, and claims to ensure alignment with FDA, USDA, third‑party certifications (e.g., Non‑GMO Project, Organic), and internal policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes, industry trends, and technical innovations to guide packaging strategy and maintain compliance and competitiveness.
• Review and approve packaging proofs to ensure compliance with regulations, plant requirements, print guidelines, and brand standards.
• Mentor junior packaging team members and serve as a key resource and backup for critical packaging functions across the organization.
• Manage multiple high‑priority packaging projects from concept through execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Manage contracts with key packaging vendors, ensuring adherence to budget and performance expectations.

• A degree in Packaging Design, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in food packaging and labeling design.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with SAP, Microsoft Office, and packaging tools.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to travel (up to 10%).

Associate

Full‑time

Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Medical insurance

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