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Senior Projects Manager, Packaging R&D, Plastics

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Senior Projects Manager, Packaging R&D, Plastics

Department: R&D

Broad Function And Scope Of The Position

The Plastics Manager will provide technical leadership for key company growth and innovation projects. The Manager will also develop and drive the Plastics platform to identify and recommend cost effective, consumer preferred packages. Additionally, to continuously strive to apply industry knowledge to help deliver efficiencies in conversion, cost, and quality of core packaging.

Principal Responsibilities

This position will support all Del Monte business units. The Plastics Manager will have a deep understanding of molecular structure, material rheology, and advanced package forming processes for high volume rigid / semi rigid food containers and plastic films. In addition, the Manager will possess a high proficiency in science based testing / decision tools, and the ability to handle complex program leadership. The Manager must also independently work with Procurement and Operations to insure an optimal supply plan and cost structure to meet project objectives. The Manager must have an understanding of potential development consultants, co-packers, universities and other outside resources. Intellectual property rights are also to be assessed and ownership determined.

Other responsibilities

  • Technical leader with very complex
  • Coach/Mentor other staff supporting less complex
  • Provide technical support in trouble shooting
  • Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including concise explanation of technical concepts to non-technical functions and Senior
  • Provide project and functional leadership to champion new technologies and product
  • Manage all activity of external consultants and companies to deliver
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and potential Del Monte
  • Provide monthly project
  • Travel independently to plant and vendor locations, sometimes for extended periods.
  • BS degree required; focus in Polymer Science/Plastics Engineering
  • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Packaging; demonstrated experience in
  • Must be able to travel as required and work in different environments such as Del Monte plants, labs, vendor plants and
  • Well developed technical and all around business
  • Strong project management
  • Excellent verbal and written
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

    WE
  • Competitive
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and Pension Plan

    Del Monte Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    ALL RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH WWW.DELMONTEFOODS.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. (https://www.delmontefoods.com/careers/)

    No sponsorship is available for this position.

    No agencies or 3rd party vendors.
    Relocation Eligible: Yes

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    State / Province: California

    City: Walnut Creek

    Del Monte Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other legally protected status.

    Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit a Del Monte Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.


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