Staples Canada · 1 month ago
Director Packaging, Private Brands
Framingham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expStaples Canada is a leading provider of office products and services, and they are seeking a Director of Packaging for their Private Brands portfolio. This role involves leading the strategic development and execution of packaging to ensure a strong customer experience and collaboration with various teams to align packaging with business objectives.
E-CommerceInformation TechnologyOffice Supplies
Responsibilities
Oversee structural design, material selection, sustainability initiatives, and supplier collaboration to produce packaging that is functional, impactful, and cost-effective
Partner closely with Product Development, Sourcing, Quality & Compliance, Brand & Content, Merchandising, and Commercial Activation to align packaging with business objectives, brand intent, and channel needs
Serve as the organization’s packaging expert, setting standards, driving innovation, and ensuring packaging quality and accuracy from concept through production
Ensure packaging enhances product appeal, communicates value clearly, and supports customer confidence across channels
Drive sales, reduce returns, and strengthen the overall perception of Staples Private Brands
Contribute to operational and financial performance by improving packaging efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling smoother supply chain and merchant execution
Interact regularly with senior leaders across multiple geographies, merchants, product development teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to align packaging decisions with category and brand strategies
Communicate complex packaging concepts and requirements clearly to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared understanding
Manage external vendor relationships and represent Private Brands in negotiations, design reviews, and production discussions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a related technical field OR equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, structural design, or related roles within consumer goods, retail, or private brands
Strong knowledge of packaging materials, print processes, production workflows, and vendor/supplier management
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering packaging solutions from concept through production
Proven ability to balance cost, quality, sustainability, and design requirements in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical packaging concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Leadership experience managing multiple cross-functional stakeholders as well as internal and external partners
Preferred
Master's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or a related technical field
Experience in private brand packaging within retail, eCommerce, or B2B environments
Expertise in sustainable packaging strategies, material innovation, and circular design principles
Experience managing packaging across international suppliers and multi-country manufacturing networks
Track record of driving packaging system harmonization, cost reduction, or packaging innovation initiatives at scale
Company
Staples Canada
STAPLES Canada is a company that sells office supplies, technology and equipments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian McDougall
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