This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite) where you will be bringing your ideas and expertise to life on a global scale. This is a contract position, with the goal to convert into a permanent role for the right candidate. This role will pay $40/HR with some potential flexibility. We offer benefits which include vision, dental and health benefits.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the way on multi-million-dollar, cross-functional packaging projects impacting multiple plants and business units.
- Drive planning, qualification, and execution of new primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems, from materials to equipment integration.
- Collaborate with engineering, R&D, marketing, and supply chain teams to optimize designs for cost savings, efficiency, changeover reduction, and sustainability.
- Translate findings and innovations into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
- Develop and maintain technical specifications for packaging materials used in high-speed manufacturing environments.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities that enhance quality, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction.
- 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering—CPG/food industry experience is a strong plus.
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of packaging validation and qualification success.
- Hands-on knowledge of rigid plastics, flexible films, corrugated, paperboard, and labeling in various distribution environments.
- Working understanding of GMP standards and packaging material processing specifications.
- Strong collaboration skills—able to partner with marketing, sales, R&D, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and graphics teams.
- Experience with TOPS or CAPE shipper/palletization software, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or related discipline.
- Be part of a high-impact team shaping the future of packaging for some of the most recognized brands in the market.
- Gain exposure to global operations with travel opportunities and cross-functional collaboration.
- Work in a growth-focused environment with cutting-edge packaging technology and the resources to make your ideas a reality.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth—this role is designed to evolve with the company’s expanding footprint.
Krisi O’Donnell
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.