SENIOR PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST II
Company: HP Hood
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a
high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge
for you and your future!At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences.
Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and
perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment.
We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team
One Company!Our culture is built on value commitments to
innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and
collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork,
safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that
includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee
discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing
development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is
also eligible for our bonus program.Founded in 1846, today HP Hood
is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage
manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and
super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva
Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey's
Milk & Milkshakes and more.Job SummaryServe as subject matter exert
for area of expertise/segment. Manage and execute multiple projects
simultaneously, performing packaging tasks and providing guidance
for team members in a category. Design and implement challenging
packaging projects and resolve complex packaging issues focused on
new products, value engineering, customer packaging improvement
and/or continuous improvement. Ensures application of common
packaging science/engineering principles and concepts to team
projects and leverage relationships and collaborate with all Sr.
Product R&D leaders. Coach junior members of R&D to foster
professional growth and teach knowledge associated with R&D
School, statistical analysis, DOE, and SPC. Deep understanding of
emerging material and packaging technologies, both segment specific
and industry innovation, to help create new opportunities and
anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.Core
ResponsibilitiesManages several projects simultaneously, performing
packaging tasks and guidance for team members in a category;
ensures application of common packaging principles and concepts to
their team's projects. Plans packaging strategies:Generates reports
and writes project proposals.Presents design and research to
internal customers.Advises staff with packaging
recommendations.Collaborates with vendors on new
technologies.Oversees projects.Influences and collaborates
cross-functionally to drive the Customer to Concept process and
bring new products to market.Design and implement challenging
packaging projects and resolve complex packaging issues focused on
new products, value engineering, customer packaging improvement
and/or continuous improvementProactively maintain existing products
through new suppliers, alternate packaging materials, and package
improvement.Leverages relationships and collaborate with all Sr.
Product R&D leaders.Ensures package meets production and
consumer needs; measures capabilities with the plants.Innovate to
finds solutions for his/her groups' process/product category
individual projectsIs responsible and accountable for assuring
appropriate use of financial and human capital resources.Developing
subject matter expert for technical complex packaging issues and
new opportunities.Adhere to R&D Operating Principles;
Commitment to Technical Expertise & Knowledge: Clear, Concise,
Continuous Communication; Technical Leadership & Project Management
and collaboration between R&D and its Business Partners.Travel
required as needed for business; communicate with supervisor when
not manageable.Functional and Technical Skills & Knowledge--Deep
technical knowledge of packaging science/engineering, data
analysis.Extensive knowledge of Hood products processes and line
equipment.Capability and capacity to manage multiple projects with
multiple cross functional partners.Use, share, and teach knowledge
associated with R&D School, statistical analysis, DOE, and
SPC.Author comprehensive packaging
instructions/specifications.Effectively utilize root cause analysis
tools.Effective collaboration within R&D and with cross
functional partners.Product & Customer Knowledge &
Insight----Comprehensive understanding of a technical segment of
Hood products and the relationship with Customer and Consumer
needs.Deeper understanding of current and new trends and
technologies that may impact Hood and to help create new
opportunities.Behaviors & Attributes----Business Acumen: Knows the
competition and is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the
business; can anticipate future consequences and trends
accurately.Thought Leadership: Expresses ideas that demonstrate
expertise in particular field, area, or topic; shares innovative
thinking full of insight and information.Critical Thinking &
Dealing with Ambiguity: Deals with concepts and complexity; can
comfortably handles risk and uncertainty; can decide and act
without having the total picture.Accountability & Ownership: Strong
self-accountability to meet deadlines and drive results; is
accountable for own work; meets timelines and expectations; works
independently and is accountable to deadlines while flexible to
changing business needs.Communication: Effectively communicates
complex technical issues; tailors the message to the audience;
negotiates with vendors.Problem-Solving Savvy: Uses rigorous logic
and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions;
can see hidden problems; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop
at the first answers.Maintain behaviors of Learning &
Self-Development, Teamwork & Cooperation, and Interpersonal
SkillsEmbraces North Star Values; Strive for success through
continuous improvement and the quality and safety of our people,
products and services. This is a commitment to proudly serving
Hood's customers and consumers with products that meet their needs,
exceed their expectations, and bring them joy.Qualifications &
Experience----7 years of food industry
experiencePhD/Masters/Bachelor of Packaging Science/Engineering
degree in relevant scientific field of studyCertifications such as
6 sigma and ELP are highly beneficial--HP Hood is an Equal
Opportunity EmployerFemale/Minority/Veteran/Disabled"VERVRAA
Federal Contractor"--
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