Expert Packaging Engineer

At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place. Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products. In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/ Expert Packaging Engineer Work Location: Chicago Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Want to make an impact? Serve as Ferrara's technical lead and subject matter expert for sustainable packaging initiatives and compliance. Support the development and lead the execution of sustainable packaging programs that advance Ferrara's goals related to recyclability, plastic reduction, consumer communication, and regulatory compliance. Partner cross-functionally to identify, evaluate, and commercialize sustainable packaging solutions that support business growth, global expansion, and evolving domestic and international regulatory requirements. Ways you will make a difference Sustainable Packaging Strategy & Program Develop and own key processes that support the sustainable packaging strategy, such as the “Design for Recycle” roadmap, 3-year packaging strategy, and the labelling process. Continuously assess, refine, and prioritize initiatives based on regulatory developments, business priorities, consumer expectations, and emerging technologies. Serve as the organization's sustainable packaging subject matter expert for packaging sustainability topics. Sustainable Packaging Project Leadership Provide end-to-end leadership for sustainable packaging projects from concept through commercialization. Lead packaging qualifications, validations, plant trials, scale-up activities, first production runs, and commercialization support. Coordinate activities with suppliers, OEMs, manufacturing sites, procurement, quality, regulatory, marketing, and R&D. Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation. Regulatory Assessment & Compliance Conduct impact assessments and develop compliance strategies related to recyclability, extended producer responsibility (EPR), source reduction, labeling, and other sustainability requirements. Lead cross-functional efforts to implement regulatory requirements and ensure business readiness. Communicate regulatory implications to stakeholders across the organization. Global Expansion & International Readiness Support international product launches by providing guidance on packaging design, labeling requirements, recyclability standards, retailer requirements, and EPR compliance. Partner with business teams to ensure packaging solutions align with local market regu…

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