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Mars Associate Packaging Engineer in Hackettstown, New Jersey
This position is responsible for creating, developing and commercializing packaging initiatives that support core brand growth, efficiency and innovation for Mars Wrigley North America. This role provides technical support to troubleshoot key quality or manufacturing issues.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
B.S Packaging Science Degree or related technical discipline and relevant experience
0-2 Years packaging development
Experience utilizing scientific principles to solve technical problems
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work effectively in cross functional team and external suppliers
Up to 20% travel
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of food packaging fundamentals and application to the product development process
Food/CPG experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
College Internship in related field beneficial
What will be your key responsibilities?
Development of ‘fit for purpose ‘packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability/sustainability
Role supports the strategic cell core growth and innovation projects. Also supporting ideating and realizing strategic cell value leadership goals
Role supports corrugated display and merchandising packaging development
Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers
Initiates, coordinates and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved
Manages packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate
Coordinates the creation of high quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration
Shares project level information with global Mars counterparts as requested
Active member of the team and supports onboarding of Co-Ops to Mars culture and business processes
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Qualifications
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability
Manages Ambiguity
Drives Results