Manager, Packaging Development

Manager, Packaging Development at Give and Go Prepared Foods

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.

Our Consumer Brands : two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.

Job Overview

Responsible for working with the business to develop the specifications for the packaging materials. The position will support the business on any capital and innovation projects as well as drive improvements for the business by optimizing the packaging structures based on customer and equipment needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to and contribute to the execution of the company’s long‑term plan (LTP) within the Product Development department.
• Lead packaging development policies and processes – including packaging materials optimization.
• Drive packaging sustainability goals.
• Identify potential materials to reduce EPR fees, increase recyclability and increase PCR content without jeopardizing quality or business continuity.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for all packaging related technical topics (incl. UW) in cross‑departmental teams.
• Lead the development of all packaging formats and specifications.
• Ensure supplier quality and address supplier non‑conformance.
• Align developments with the packaging sustainability programs.
• Coach and develop personnel, including providing feedback and conducting formal evaluations, to ensure the right resource skills, competencies and expertise are available to meet departmental and company objectives.
• Manage and direct Junior Packaging Developer and Packaging Developer roles.

Recipe For Success (Qualifications)

What We Can Offer

Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com , citing “AODA” in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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