Associate Packaging Specialist

Associate Packaging Specialist Workplace Type: Hybrid / Remote *At times coming into the Toronto office for internal and or client meetings. ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T‑Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we’re a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. To learn more about who we are and what we work on, check out : Breakthrough, business‑driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to ever‑evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice us at tmsw.com. WHAT YOU WILL DO The Associate Packaging Specialist will sit within our North America Pacakging Development team. Support packaging development initiatives in-line with the needs and expectations identified by tms managers and customers. Identify innovative solutions with attention toward benefit, sustainability, risk, and cost. Execute projects through development and commercialization of packaging, communicating progress with tms managers and teams and ensuring customer requirements are met. Coordinate or conduct packaging testing, including testing at customer facilities (such as test kitchens), in‑store testing, and with outside labs, to validate performance attributes. Collaborate with suppliers, internal cross‑functional teams, and various customer departments (including Operations, Menu Innovation, Supply Chain, and Marketing) to further define customer expectations and deliver packaging solutions that meet all requirements. Leverage base technical competencies in packaging science, including knowledge of substrates, structural design, and analytical thinking in your approach to development. Develop and maintain knowledge of critical consumer and operational issues as well as key packaging technologies relevant to tms customers’ packaging. Build your technology skillset through developing technology awareness and working with a breadth of materials and processes. Develop and maintain appropriate packaging specifications within the designated specification system. Desire to learn, listen, question, and continuously improve upon your competencies and knowledge base. Job Requirements ABOUT YOU 0-2 years of relevant experience in packaging development & engineering Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering (packaging, material science, paper science, chemical, or mechanical, polymer science preferred) Experience in the foodservice, food, consumer goods, or packaging material supply industries Analytical approach to problem‑solving and decision making Strong communication and presentation skills Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams Strong organization and project management skills Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work‑life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant: Our commitment to rewarding results Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success There’s more ... Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits Paid parental and medical leave programs 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance Inclusive employee resource groups EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. RECRUITING AGENCIES tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third‑party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr