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Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Global Packaging Solutions will lead the company’s end-to-end packaging strategy across global manufacturing and logistics operations.

This position is responsible for developing sustainable, cost-effective, and durable packaging solutions for industrial and renewable energy components, ensuring compliance with international standards while optimizing for performance, quality, and environmental impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role —ideal for an experienced packaging professional who can both set strategic direction and drive execution with a global, cross-functional team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a global packaging strategy aligned with operational, sustainability, and cost goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in packaging design, materials selection, and process standardization.
  • Define and maintain regional packaging guidelines and testing standards across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Lead packaging design and validation for heavy-duty and outdoor-use products , including wood, plywood, and corrosion-protected materials.
  • Launch returnable and reusable packaging programs to minimize waste and improve lifecycle efficiency.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, logistics, and operations to deliver optimized packaging performance.
  • Transition packaging ownership from suppliers to internal teams to build in-house design and validation capability.
  • Manage and mentor a global packaging team located across the U.S., Asia, and other regions.
  • Monitor global packaging trends and implement innovative technologies and sustainable materials.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering , Industrial Engineering , or related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing packaging, preferably in automotive , renewable energy , oil & gas , or packaging solution providers .
  • Expertise in returnable/reusable packaging systems , material testing, and packaging validation.
  • Demonstrated success leading global or remote teams across multiple time zones.
  • Strong understanding of packaging for industrial, heavy, or outdoor applications .
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a hands-on, results-driven approach.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
  • Willingness to travel globally (up to 25%) to suppliers and project sites.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Proven track record of designing sustainable packaging systems for large-scale or heavy industrial products.
  • Strong background in supplier collaboration , cost reduction, and process improvement.
  • Experience in renewable energy, EV, or high-tech manufacturing industries preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead transformation initiatives and implement global packaging standards.

What’s in It for You

  • Opportunity to shape a global packaging function for a top innovator in renewable energy.
  • Work on impactful sustainability initiatives and returnable packaging programs .
  • Collaborative culture that rewards initiative and innovation.
  • Competitive compensation, annual bonus, and equity participation.
  • Hybrid work flexibility and global exposure.