About the role

Senior Manager, Packaging Innovation at Champion Petfoods managing packaging innovation and collaboration across R&I, Marketing and Operations. Responsible for technical leadership and driving packaging performance.

Responsibilities

Champion Petfoods is expanding!
The Senior Manager, Packaging Innovation is responsible for the technical leadership of the packaging innovation program at Champion Petfoods.
This role reports to the Global Director, Technical Innovation and Development and works cross-functionally with Research & Innovation (R&I), Marketing and Operations.
Ensures all packaging objectives are achieved.
Provides technical leadership, guidance, and expertise across product development and operational teams.
Plays a key role in the investigation and advancement of packaging initiatives by bringing insights and trends into packaging strategy.
Success is measured by meeting or exceeding packaging performance targets, delivering projects on established timelines, and generating actionable learnings that support scale-up and commercialization of products.
Provides oversight and hands-on technical leadership across packaging innovation, operational improvements, process optimization, and new packaging evaluation.
Develop packaging risk assessments and lead identification of risks/hazards for each packaging type.
Responsible for packaging specification development and execution across Champion’s product portfolio.
Manage and execute compliance testing, regulations and documentation for all packaging projects.
Aid Supply Team in packaging supplier validation and quality management.

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in related field (Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, etc.).
Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience working on packaging projects, materials, and manufacturing.
Knowledge of food packaging fundamentals and application to the product development and food processing.
Technical leadership and strong Project Management, proven for complex initiatives.
Ability to understand the business strategy and work within sometimes ambiguous environments.
Experience in interacting with other individuals always demonstrating diplomacy and professionalism.
Proven ability to drive large scale & complex initiatives, complex packaging programs from concept through qualification and to influence without authority.
Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and with external suppliers.
Ability to lift 25kg/50lb.
Detail-oriented, with a good ability to review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to SOPs and GMP.
Uses discretion and judgment in handling confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Computer proficiency with MS Office programs.

Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month
Free Parking and more!