Green Packaging Solutions Developer

beBee Careers is hiring a Green Packaging Solutions Developer in the United States. The role involves creating sustainable packaging solutions to minimize environmental impact, requiring knowledge of sustainable materials and technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing packaging trends, developing specifications, and conducting performance testing. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 5+ years of experience in packaging development, particularly in sustainable practices.
• *About the Role:

We are seeking a Green Packaging Solutions Developer to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing sustainable packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact and align with company sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sustainable packaging materials, technologies, and environmental regulations, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and aligning with company sustainability goals.
• *Responsibilities:**
• Analyze and benchmark sustainable, innovative, and competitive packaging trends to develop, inform, and guide packaging strategy that supports environmental goals and reduces product waste.
• Identify and apply new and existing sustainable packaging materials and technologies toward the development of innovative new products and the continuous improvement of existing products.
• Design, coordinate, and complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes to ensure compatibility and functionality across the supply chain.
• Develop and manage packaging specifications, including materials, designs, and palletization to optimize sustainability and efficiency.
• *Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, packaging science, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) experience with packaging development and/or engineering, including in-depth knowledge in sustainable food packaging, material end-of-life, circular economy, supply chain management, and overall consumer packaged goods packaging technologies.
• Knowledge and experience with packaging design, sustainable packaging innovation, and packaging equipment.
• Clear understanding of the application of a broad range of packaging materials, structural design, printing, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated design thinking principles and application to the sustainable packaging innovation process to deliver new packaging innovation experience.