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Job Description Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Senior Manager, Packaging Innovation to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an awardwinning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion with its ORIJEN and ACANA brands is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions. Heres The Scoop Summary The Senior Manager, Packaging Innovation is responsible for the technical leadership of the packaging innovation program at Champion Petfoods. This role reports to the Global Director, Technical Innovation and Development and works crossfunctionally with Research & Innovation (R&I), Marketing and Operations to ensure all packaging objectives are achieved. As the departmental subjectmatter expert for packaging innovation and capability, the Senior Manager provides technical leadership, guidance and expertise across product development and operational teams. The Senior Manager plays a key role in the investigation and advancement of packaging initiatives by bringing insights and trends into packaging strategy including relevant consumer trends, materials and technologies. Success in this role is measured by meeting or exceeding packaging performance targets, delivering projects on established timelines, and generating actionable learnings that support scaleup and commercialization of products. This position provides both oversight and handson technical leadership across multiple aspects of packaging innovation, including operational improvements, process optimisation and new packaging evaluation. The Senior Manager can be based out of Acheson, Alberta or Nashville, Tennessee and works closely with internal teams and thirdparty packaging suppliers. What a typical day looks like Drive an innovative mindset across all packaging functions, while working with key internal business partners in marketing, and operations to ensure innovative concepts are delivered to market. Support the development and delivery of the packaging innovation pipeline. Help build and maintain external relationships to support and deliver packaging innovations with 3rdparty packaging suppliers, external comanufacturers and other packaging organisations as needed. Develop packaging risk assessments and lead identification of risks/hazards for each packaging type. Responsible for packaging specification development and execution across Champions product portfolio. Manage and execute compliance testing, regulations and documentation for all packaging projects. Aid Supply Team in packaging supplier validation and quality management. Standardise and integrate critical packaging process, including but not limited to sequence for development, technical packaging approval process and implementation. Data entry as required. Accurate & efficient planning and management of resources to meet schedules and coordinate departmental functions in the absence of the Manager. Demonstration of knowledge of the Companys policies and practices regarding health, safety, and the environment, including commitment to personal compliance with same. Perform other tasks as required or assigned. Occasional travel required. What are we looking for Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in a related field (Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, etc.). Advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years experience working on packaging projects, materials and manufacturing. Knowledge of food packaging fundamentals and application to the product development and food processing. Technical leadership and strong project management, proven for complex initiatives. Ability to understand the business strategy and work within sometimes ambiguous situations. Experience in interacting with other individuals while demonstrating diplomacy and professionalism. Proven ability to drive largescale & complex initiatives, complex packaging programs from concept through qualification and to influence without authority. Ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and with external suppliers. Ability to lift 25kg (50lb). Detailoriented, with a good ability to review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to SOPs and GMP. Uses discretion and judgement in handling confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Computer proficiency with MS Office programmes. PPE may be required for some locations where this position is regularly required to work. Some extended hours and travel may be required. Established industry relationships and strong knowledge in the areas of material science. What can you expect from Champion Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment. Earnings: Competitive wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with company and donation matching. Industry competitive benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programmes to meet your individual or family needs. Continuing education: Inhouse & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance programme. Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of pet lovers everywhere. Other perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month, free parking and more. What are you waiting for? Join the pack! Come as you are. We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us. Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, jobrelated knowledge, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depends on the position offered and the employees work schedule (i.e., parttime schedule, store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr