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With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.
We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position ranges from $115,000 - $140,000 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset. 

Summary:

This role leads the creative and technical development of design projects from concept through production for the complete line of Engineered Solutions Products. This role oversees a team of designers, collaborates with sales and operations, ensures brand consistency, and drives innovative solutions that meet business objectives. The Design Manager is responsible for maintaining high design standards, managing workflow, and delivering projects on time and within scope.

Essential Functions:

• The ability to link Signode’s Value proposition to the customer’s needs.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Signode’s Engineered Solutions offerings.
• Design packaging solutions for protecting products from damage in shipping.
• Drive production of samples and prototypes to bring designs to life and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Work with Manufacturing and Operations to collaborate on the ability to manufacture designs.
• Ensure design accuracy by conducting rigorous measurements and testing procedures during sample production.
• Conduct end user site visits to determine best packaging solution.
• Site visits to train customer on how to implement the solution.
• Key account headquarter visits to determine best-selling strategy.
• Completion of customer site audits.
• Prepare and present Executive Summary internally.
• Identify opportunities for design innovation and process improvement.
• Review, with the Sales Team, opportunities in the CRM to give priority to projects.
• Assist Sales Team with Third Party Representatives’ training to improve performance, learn products and practice sales techniques. 
• Manage life cycle of direct reports to include hiring, performance management, etc.
• Participate in training and personal development activities offered by the organization.
• Gain significant understanding of the assigned segment by participating in trade shows, meetings, and industry groups.
• Understand any technical requirements, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to mentor and coach new hires or those new to the organization.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of industrial design. Engineering or Packaging Design experience highly desired. Leadership or managerial experience preferred.
• Proven capabilities supporting sales to include multiple customer sites and applications.
• Strong design and manufacturing aptitude.
• Ability to use Catia, AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, with general MS Office proficiency.
• Basic understanding of line automation.
• Ability to develop 2-D and 3-D models.
• Strong technology skills with social media knowledge to drive current customers and prospect engagement.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Conceptual Ability
• Organizational Planning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Leadership
• Experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at HRRecruiting@Signode.com.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.