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Job Description
In this role, you will lead all development and technical activities for assigned projects, delivering new packaging solutions to many of the world's most recognized brands. This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Hartsville, SC. This is a progression position and level will be based on candidate experience and business needs.
What you'll be doing:
Working closely with key stakeholders to understand technical targets for new product developments.
Leading technical activities to develop new flexible packaging structures, capabilities, or technology advancements.
Translating market requirements into Sonoco specifications and designing products that meet these requirements.
Developing and leading pilot, production, and filling/packaging trials.
Interacting with business leaders and customers to discuss development activities and needs.
Coordinating activities to accomplish tasks using available internal and external resources.
Maintaining knowledge of latest material and process developments that can be leveraged and shared within the business.
Building subject matter expertise for key focus areas and acting as a consultant within the business for these areas.
Preparing written and verbal presentations, project plans, updates, and reports for internal and external use.
Travel to suppliers, customers, conferences, and other innovation partners
Collaborate with marketing, supply management, engineering, sustainability, and other functions to identify needs and solutions
This role is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC and close to exciting destinations. (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC)
Education:
Bachelor of Science, preferably in Engineering, Science, Packaging, or Plastics related field required
Experience: 5-10 years in a Product Development or Manufacturing role.
Preferred manufacturing processes include blown film production, extrusion coating and laminating, printing (roto/flexo), pouching and form/fill/seal conversion.
Knowledge of Material science (OPP, PET, PE, Nylon, paper, and foil)
Knowledge of new product development and packaging applications.
Project management - Multitasking, prioritization, time and budget management, planning and executing.
Technical writing & oral communication
Knowledge of Blown film production, Extrusion coating and extrusion lamination
Experience with Retail confection, bakery, snack, coffee, frozen food, beverage, thermally processed, or personal care markets would be a plus.
Benefits
Dental, Medical, Life , Retirement, Paid Time Off
