Packaging Engineering Manager Language Requirement: No Korean language skills required Position Summary: This role leads the packaging engineering team, overseeing packaging design, development, and optimization. The position ensures compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards while driving innovation and cost-effective solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the packaging engineering team and manage packaging development projects. • Collaborate with HQ and suppliers to ensure seamless execution of packaging strategies. • Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and vendors to align packaging with brand and product goals. • Oversee new product development and commercialization processes for packaging. • Design sustainable packaging solutions that align with cost-effectiveness and environmental impact goals. • Maintain awareness of industry trends, best practices, and competitor packaging strategies. • Conduct R&D scale-up testing and ensure packaging integrity in production. • Report project progress using MS Project software. • Apply knowledge of food microbiology and chemistry to identify and resolve product defects. Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in packaging development within the food manufacturing industry. • Hands-on experience in packaging design and development from concept to production. • Strong understanding of packaging qualification standards, supply chain logistics, and regulatory compliance. • Experience collaborating with packaging suppliers. • Leadership experience in managing teams and projects. • Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools. • Strong organizational and time management skills.