Wafer Process Development Manager jobs in Green Bay, WI

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• Serves as the packaging technical lead in establishment of new/revision of existing packaging specifications across all phases of development. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of packaging specifications within SAP.
• Leads line trials for packaging materials, works with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, R&D, Production, Supply Chain and Quality). Properly plan, coordinate and report each trial, provide appropriate level of technical support and troubleshooting to execute trial objectives and ensure proper documentation of each activity.
• Design, plan and conduct analytical testing, line trials and package performance testing; evaluate and interpret technical data findings and clearly communicate results to stakeholders.
• Support and maintain relationships and constant communication with key pack material vendors on the development of new concepts, materials, and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise from package development, line trials and commercialization with limited supervision. Perform root-cause analysis and technical problem solving to packaging quality issues.
• Identifies and implements packaging material/component standardization opportunities associated to manufacturing, materials, and overall package quality.
• Drives technical matters with packaging suppliers, with a focus on product sensory, product-packaging interactions and packaging shelf-life expectations.
• Challenges conventional thinking on packaging related subjects by implementing creative solutions to continuous improvement activities and revenue driving initiatives.
• Manages multiple projects of either a continuous improvement nature (cost savings, productivity gains, and process improvements) sustainability, or to fulfill a specific business need – with a primary focus on consumer led innovations to drive revenue.
• Works closely with R&D, Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Engineering to adequately understand and meet business needs and requirements related packaging process development, while overcoming business challenges.
• Developer and guardian of system standards, ensure compliance to specified requirements for packaging materials/specifications and finished pack quality, and standard packaging line parameters.

• 5 years’ experience preferred in packaging or related field of work.
• Knowledge of dietary supplement and/or consumer packaged goods, packaging fundamentals and application to the product development process are required.
• Robust experience in utilizing scientific principles to solve technical problems.  Technical leadership and strong project management, proven for complex initiatives and programs.
• Knowledge of packaging sustainability, and market trends within the industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD programs and/or Adobe illustrator is a plus.
• Ideal candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal direct supervision and the ability to adhere to aggressive deadlines.
• Ideal candidate is expected to provide overall leadership for the packaging function including the development, testing, and validation of packaging systems, packaging equipment, and manufacturing processes to support market releases and commercial product launches.
• Local to Green Bay, WI 

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program

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