Senior Technologist, Packaging Research & Development

The J.M. Smucker Company • Orrville, OH • 2h ago

Your Opportunity as the Senior Technologist, Packaging Research & Development (R&D) for Sweet Baked Snacks Are you ready to shape the future of packaging for some of the most iconic sweet baked snacks in the industry? As a Senior Technologist in Packaging R&D, you'll be at the forefront of innovation-bringing bold ideas to life through hands-on experimentation, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether you're in the lab, on the plant floor, at a pilot site, or working with consumers, your impact will be felt across every bite of our beloved Hostess Brands products. Location: Orrville, Ohio Work Arrangements: hybrid, up to 50% in-office presence annually In this role you will: Collaborate boldly with Product R&D, Creative Services, Brand Management, and Suppliers to bring new packaging concepts to life-starting from the earliest design stages. Design and develop innovative packaging solutions using materials like film/laminate, thermoforming, injection molding, paperboard, and corrugated formats-driven by consumer needs and business goals. Lead testing and validation of packaging performance across production, distribution, shelf life, sustainability, and consumer usability-with growing independence. Execute qualifications and trials with suppliers and production facilities, ensuring seamless integration into our manufacturing processes. Drive plant trials with precision-planning, executing, analyzing, and summarizing results in partnership with manufacturing and technical teams. Craft performance-based specifications and manage them within our electronic database system. Advise and recommend top-tier suppliers and service providers to support successful product launches. Champion innovation by proposing new packaging technologies, sustainability solutions, cost-saving ideas, and creative problem-solving approaches. Support technical troubleshooting across the packaging supply chain and production environments. Build strong relationships with strategic packaging suppliers to stay ahead of trends and capabilities. The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: B.S. Degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science 2+ years of experience in packaging development or technical operations within Consumer Packaged Goods (food, beverage, or medical) Familiarity with package qualification testing procedures Strong project management skills to lead cross-functional efforts and manage timelines, budgets, and resources Exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities Confident communicator with strong presentation, verbal, and written skills Comfortable navigating ambiguity and eager to learn continuously Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Willingness to travel up to 30% based on project needs and launch schedules Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Experience in Food Packaging industry Learn more about working at Smucker: Helping our Employees Thrive Delivering on Our Purpose Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All Follow us on LinkedIn

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The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national o

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