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TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

Director, Packaging

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$165K - $247K/yr

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing packaging teams, including coaching and guiding senior and junior engineers to foster technical excellence and career growth. * Direct the design, execution ...

Treehouse Foods

Director, Packaging

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$165K - $247K/yr

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing packaging teams, including coaching and guiding senior and junior engineers to foster technical excellence and career growth. * Direct the design, execution ...

Actalent

Packaging Engineer

Westborough, MA

$35 - $45/hr

Plan and direct packaging design and development activities by analyzing engineering drawings, product specifications, handling requirements, and safety considerations. * Develop packaging sketches ...

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Packaging Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

This role will support inbound directed-buy and sourced components, internal material flow, and ... Support APQP, PPAP, launch readiness, run-at-rate, engineering changes, and production issue ...

Merck & Co.

The Associate Director of Equipment Engineering is integral to this mission. The successful candidate will possess deep process and equipment technical expertise for packaging and/or assembly, a ...

Hilmar Cheese Company

Packaging Engineer

Dalhart, TX · On-site

This position will provide Packaging Engineering support on all aspects of the manufacturing ... Certification or direct experience with Problem Solving methodologies (ex: Root Cause Analysis)

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for director packaging engineering in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Packaging Engineering leads the development, design, and optimization of packaging solutions to ensure functionality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. They oversee engineering teams, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Their responsibilities also include improving packaging processes, testing materials, and implementing innovation strategies to enhance product protection and consumer experience.

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To thrive as a Director Packaging Engineering, you need a robust background in packaging design, material science, and engineering management, usually supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or packaging sciences. Experience with CAD software, packaging simulation tools, and quality/regulatory certifications such as Six Sigma or ISTA are highly valued. Strong leadership, project management abilities, and excellent cross-functional communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills ensure effective innovation, cost optimization, and compliance while leading diverse teams to meet organizational goals.

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Packaging engineers are in demand due to the growth of e-commerce, sustainability initiatives, and the need for innovative packaging solutions. They often require skills in materials science, CAD software, and knowledge of industry regulations, making their expertise valuable across manufacturing, consumer goods, and logistics sectors.
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Director, Packaging

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

$165K - $247K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

TreeHouse Foods rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 442 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
IL Oak Brook
Job Type:
Research and Development Packaging
Job Posting Title:
Director, Packaging
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values-Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
What You Gain:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
  • 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
  • Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
  • Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
  • An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
  • Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking a Director of Packaging to join our team at our Oak Brook, Illinois corporate office. This role will lead the strategic direction, design, development, validation, and implementation of packaging technologies, line extensions, package/product improvements, and technical services across TreeHouse Foods. Drive innovation and value creation through cost reductions, new technologies, sustainability initiatives, and packaging solutions that align with business objectives and product requirements. Provide executive-level technical leadership to elevate packaging as a competitive advantage for the organization.
You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
  • Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for all packaging initiatives, serving as the primary expert on cross-functional project teams while directing internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical support.
  • Establish and govern packaging specifications, in-process control points, testing requirements, and operating guidelines to ensure consistency, compliance, and quality across the enterprise.
  • Champion innovation, technology advancements, cost savings opportunities, and strategic alignment of packaging projects. Influence senior leadership on packaging strategy and serve as the go-to expert for the organization.
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing packaging teams, including coaching and guiding senior and junior engineers to foster technical excellence and career growth.
  • Direct the design, execution, and analysis of technical experiments, validations, and pilot programs to drive data-based decision making.
  • Set the overall technical strategic direction for packaging, including identifying and initiating new programs, evaluating emerging technologies, and managing technical resource planning and allocation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated packaging solutions that support business growth.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on key packaging initiatives, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop a strong technical supplier network.

Important Details:
  • The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $165,100.00 - 247,700.00 USD annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
  • This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our Oak Brook, IL office. Travel up to 35% may be required to support project work.

You'll fit right in if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering or related field is required. degree is preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in packaging technology, materials, and development within the food or CPG industry, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven strategic leadership in driving large-scale technical programs and packaging transformations that deliver significant cost savings, innovation, and business value.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making and provide high-impact technical input at the senior leadership level.
  • Expert-level cross-functional team leadership and technical project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-site initiatives.
  • Recognized internally and externally as a subject matter expert in packaging, with broad and deep technical proficiency across multiple material types and processes.
  • Advanced skills in project management, negotiation, stakeholder communication, technical problem-solving, and influencing at all organizational levels.

Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!
Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team!
At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com
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At TreeHouse, our purpose is to engage and delight – one customer at a time. To support that purpose, we have developed four strategic growth pillars. We call one of these pillars “Talent Leader”. We believe that our people and talent are critical to achieving our purpose and are focused on being the employer of choice by engaging our employees and developing a high performance culture.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Brook, IL, US

Year founded

2005

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