Packaging Optimization Manager

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada Lindt & Sprungli Full time

**Location**: Toronto Corporate Office; Mississauga Distribution Center at times (max. 2-3 times per month)

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop the Packaging development value stream to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly, reducing material costs and assembly labor costs
- Support the packaging development process and provide timely and accurate cost estimates for new packaging in order to meet project timelines
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop new solutions, as well as Marketing, Sales and Retail participate in the packaging development process
- Review and advise Marketing on graphic layout/die lines
- Source sustainable alternative or unique packaging suppliers to enhance the competitive and creative environment
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities resulting in improving packaging sustainability strategies with Marketing and Retail
- Manage and provide guidance to the Packaging Technologist
- Manage packaging information in JDE
- Manage Stewardship data and collection
- Request Co-Pack project costing
- Manage on-site product approvals (at Mississauga Distribution Center at times; max. 2-3 times per month)
- Ensure materials are sustainable, comply with company guidelines with the utilization of approved vendors
- Monitor quality and vendor performance; non-conformance issues
- Monitor trade and marketing developments that can affect costs and supply sources through industry and supplier contacts, trade publications and supplier visits
- Ensure continuous improvement and optimization with packaging design, logistics units and packaging procurement processes to drive supply chain efficiency
- Monitor trade and marketing developments that can affect costs and supply sources through industry and supplier contacts, trade publications and supplier visits

**Qualifications**:

- University or college degree, preferably with a supply chain or engineering focus
- Proven track record in purchasing and/or packaging development with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in a CPG environment
- Experience with ERP, MRP, planning systems and data base
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and smart sheet
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all internal and external organizations
- A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Excellent negotiating, organizational, oral and written communication skills
- Experience with CAPE/TOPS, pallet program; Esko web centre is a benefit
- Ability to perform in a demanding dynamic environment
- Knowledge of Packaging and materials management principles
- Knowledge of packaging graphics and printing processes and consumer package trends

Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.
Lindt is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information. #CORPORATE #SUPPLYCHAIN #PACKAGING #LI-LINDTCA #LI-Hybrid #LI-DT1



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