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Nestlé · 9 hours ago

Principal Packaging Scientist

Solon, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Nestlé USA is a leading company known for its beloved brands like DiGiorno and Toll House, and they are seeking a Principal Packaging Scientist. The role focuses on designing and implementing innovative packaging solutions for the frozen product category, ensuring consumer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge through strategic leadership and collaboration.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and provide strategic input to the development of Packaging and Food I/R roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Identify and capture state-of-the-art packaging technologies to support innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the frozen product category

Develop, build, and maintain strong collaborations with key external partners and suppliers to drive packaging innovative initiatives

Lead highly technical and complex projects and initiatives, working closely and collaboratively with Nestlé TAG Units when appropriate to ensure project success

Drive the development and launch of proprietary packaging solutions that distinguish Nestlé’s frozen products in the market

Actively participate as a core-team member within Packaging Platforms when relevant, contributing expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams

Qualification

Packaging Technology/ScienceRigid Packaging KnowledgePackaging AnalyticsTechnical Project LeadershipProject ManagementAgilityInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsFlexibilityAdaptabilitySelf-motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology/Science/Engineering or related subject

Knowledge in rigid packaging (plastic and paper) and packaging analytics

Industry experience within packaging: minimum 5 years

Effectively collaborates and influences people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment

Quick sifting abilities (focuses project team and stakeholders on the top priorities – can focus on high level and detail level, knowing which is appropriate)

Ability to effectively challenge the status quo, self-direct and manage ambiguity to drive business impactful disruption

Self-motivated and extremely agile with change

Preferred

Project management is a plus

Recognized expertise across and outside the company

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866

Vevey, Vaud, CHE

10001+ employees