Mead & Hunt is looking for a Food and Beverage Packaging Practice Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading projects teams that develop innovative packaging solutions to meet our clients unique challenges. Ideal candidates will have experience optimizing packaging line operations in order to drive lower capital costs, increased automation, and simpler processes, and more effective/efficient process performance. Additional responsibilities include: Managing equipment suppliers Creating performance specifications Drafting layouts for new or modified packaging line layouts Developing packaging scopes of work Performing mass flow balances of a manufacturing line Supporting manufacturing line start up and troubleshooting to achieve required performance Travel is required The successful candidate must have all of the following: BS (or higher) in Mechanical, Chemical, and/or Packaging engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. and 8 years of relevant engineering technical design or operations experience. (food plant experience) The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all of the following: Experience working on Design Build/EPC project delivery projects preferred. Experience with primary and secondary packaging equipment systems. Experience integrating multiple different packaging systems together into a single highly efficient operating line. Business development and preparation of scope, fee, and schedule for packaging line projects. Packaging material identifications and format development is desirable but not required. Leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams. Strong project management skills. Ability to grow and mentor junior staff Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure. Ability to work independently and to interface with all levels of the organization. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position #LI-CC2