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You will work with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and vendors to develop and optimize packaging that showcases products, ensures efficiency, and maintains safety standards. This is a direct hire opportunity with travel to multiple company locations.\nWhat you get to do:\n\nLead packaging projects for new product development and optimization of existing products.\nCollaborate with suppliers, production plants, marketing, and cross-functional teams.\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality packaging standards.\nSupport operational teams with packaging troubleshooting and improvements.\nTravel 1–2 weeks per month to locations such as St. Charles, IL; Nashville, TN; and Omaha, NE.\nWhat you need to succeed:\n\nBachelor’s degree + 2 years’ relevant experience, or Associate’s + 4 years, or High School + 6 years experience in packaging, R&D, or related fields.\nExperience with packaging projects and vendor collaboration (food experience preferred but not required).\nKnowledge of packaging materials, equipment, and processes; transferable experience from CPG, electronics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics/personal care, industrial products, or e-commerce packaging is valued.\nStrong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.\nWhat’s in it for you:\n\nCompetitive pay plus bonus and merit increase potential.\nRelocation package available for candidates moving to Suffolk, VA.\nHybrid flexibility may be available for select multi-city candidates.\n401(k), PTO, health insurance, and other comprehensive benefits.\nOpportunity to work with a collaborative, innovative team in a growing company.\nExciting travel opportunities across multiple U.S. locations.\nApply now! 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