Job Description:

This position is responsible for creating, developing and commercializing packaging initiatives that support core brand growth, efficiency and innovation for Mars Wrigley North America. This role provides technical support to troubleshoot key quality or manufacturing issues.

What are we looking for? 

Minimum Requirements

B.S Packaging Science Degree or related technical discipline and relevant experience

0-2 Years packaging development

Experience utilizing scientific principles to solve technical problems

Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work effectively in cross functional team and external suppliers

Up to 20% travel

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of food packaging fundamentals and application to the product development process

Food/CPG experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills

College Internship in related field beneficial

What will be your key responsibilities? 

Development of ‘fit for purpose ‘packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability/sustainability

Role supports the strategic cell core growth and innovation projects.  Also supporting ideating and realizing strategic cell value leadership goals

Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers

Initiates, coordinates and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved 

Manages packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate

Coordinates the creation of high quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration

Shares project level information with global Mars counterparts as requested

Active member of the team and supports onboarding of Co-Ops to Mars culture and business processes

What can you expect from Mars? 

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.  

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. 

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. 

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.