Packaging Engineer

Who are we?

Since 2004, KIND has been on a mission to create a kinder and healthier world - one snack and one act at a time. Its iconic KIND bars - made with real, recognizable ingredients - sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category. Today, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient - whole nuts, whole grains or whole fruit - and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.

Inspired by the belief that acts of kindness can be a transformative force for good, both the KIND brand and The KIND Foundation seek to inspire kindness and empathy.

We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you've found the right place.

What you'll do

As a Packaging Engineer you will be responsible for leading the development and launch of innovations, renovations, productivity, and quality improvements for KIND North America. You will be the main point of contact for your cross-functional stakeholders and bring new solutions to the team. You will have a visible impact to the Packaging Organization and help coach and develop others and evolve our Ways of Working.

Organizational Leadership

• You bring technical equipment and material knowledge to the organization
• You provide improvements to department and enterprise-wide processes and ways of working
• You develop and manage supplier relationships and stay abreast of industry trends and technology developments to leverage outside ideas and technical solutions
• You network with the global R&D community to share and utilize best practices.

Technical Leadership

• You execute the qualification and approval processes for new packaging, suppliers, or manufacturing locations.
• You execute well thought-out trial plans, collect data, and interpret results to drive program/project and technical knowledge forward; develop robust action plans, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
• You are a proven problem solver and utilize analytical thinking to identify the root cause of an issue.
• You support the pipeline development/validation/execution of packaging productivity projects.

What you'll bring to KIND

• You challenge the status quo and our "ways of work" to maximize resources and enhance our success
• A strong sense of urgency and a can-do attitude
• New ways of thinking and creative solutions and approaches
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization
• A consumer-centric approach to design and development

You are...

• A strategic thinker and approach business initiatives with an entrepreneurial spirit
• An experimenter with a Test & Learn mentality
• Able to influence, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, and bring teams to consensus / alignment
• Able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and maintain a positive outlook
• Able to demonstrate prudent judgment when making important decisions by utilizing knowledge of industry best practices and current trends
• Excellent at planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task and rapidly adapt
• Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

You have...

• A BS or MS degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree
• At least 4 years of relevant concept to launch experience
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in package engineering, development and manufacturing qualification, start-up & new product projects
• Strong foundational knowledge in packaging materials, processes, and equipment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with the activities in Marketing, Market Research, Legal/Regulatory, QA and Manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; MS Project a plus
• The ability to travel up to 30-40%

Pluses

• Previous Food packaging experience
• Geographical proximity to the NY HQ office or one of the major production facilities
• Previous Innovation/Renovation experience
• Previous experience in onboarding a new specification management system

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $74,500.00 - $103,500.00. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

What KIND offers...

KIND provides a robust benefits package to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

• Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
• Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours
• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family's needs
• Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical well-being through in office programs like Drs, Nutritionists, Mindfulness, Chair Massages & others
• Casual office dress code - feel free to wear your KIND gear
• Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
• Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
• The opportunity and responsibility to be KIND everyday

EEO

At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

Privacy Policy

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