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Packaging Engineer

Norwood, OH · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The role works closely with the Global Packaging Materials team to manage data, maintain documentation quality, and support packaging engineering operations and projects. ✅ Key Requirements * B.S.

Partner with Global Product Supply to provide input and guidance to packaging supplier selection and sample approval * Understand and apply global manufacturing capabilities across all major ...

Partner with Global Product Supply to provide input and guidance to packaging supplier selection and sample approval * Understand and apply global manufacturing capabilities across all major ...

Partner with Global Product Supply to provide input and guidance to packaging supplier selection and sample approval * Understand and apply global manufacturing capabilities across all major ...

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How much do global packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for global packaging in the United States is $18.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in a global packaging role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in global packaging often navigate challenges such as coordinating across multiple time zones, ensuring compliance with diverse international regulations, and standardizing packaging to suit different markets. To address these issues, effective communication with cross-functional teams and local stakeholders is crucial, as well as staying current on global packaging standards and sustainability trends. Leveraging project management tools and collaborating closely with regulatory experts can help streamline processes and minimize delays.

What is the difference between Global Packaging vs Packaging Engineer?

AspectGlobal PackagingPackaging Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping and managing packaging strategies across multiple regions and marketsDesigning and testing packaging solutions for specific products or projects
Work EnvironmentGlobal companies, cross-regional teams, international supply chainsManufacturing plants, R&D labs, local or regional offices
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Packaging, Engineering, or related; experience in global supply chainsBachelor's in Packaging, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; technical certifications

Global Packaging professionals focus on strategic, cross-regional packaging solutions, while Packaging Engineers concentrate on technical design and testing of packaging for specific products. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in scope and work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Global Packaging Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Global Packaging Specialist, you need expertise in packaging design, materials science, supply chain logistics, and often a degree in packaging engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, packaging testing tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required. Strong project management, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving skills help you excel in coordinating with global teams and suppliers. These competencies are crucial for ensuring innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions that meet international standards and business objectives.

What are global packaging jobs?

Global packaging jobs involve the development, design, production, and management of packaging solutions that are used and distributed internationally. Professionals in this field ensure that packaging meets regulatory standards, sustainability requirements, and logistical needs across different countries and markets. They often collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging for safety, cost, branding, and environmental impact. These roles may include packaging engineers, designers, project managers, and supply chain specialists working for multinational companies.
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Infographic showing various Global Packaging job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,198 per year, or $18.8 per hour.
Senior Global Packaging Manager

Senior Global Packaging Manager

General Motors

Warren, MI • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


General Motors rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 305 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 44 rated automakers


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Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager)

The Role
The Senior Global Packaging Manager will lead the design and execution of global packaging and returnable container strategies that reducecost, improve efficiency, and advance sustainability goals. Your work will directlyimpactoperational performance and environmental stewardship across our supply chain.Thisrole offers the opportunity tooptimizeglobal flows, implementcutting-edgesolutions, and set new standards for packaging excellence.The Senior Global Packaging Manager rolespans multiple sub-functions: one sub- function is associated to Program Management to ensure all the design processes are completed within program timing and to ensure 100% of containers are delivered on time for launch. The Senior Global Packaging Manager will be responsible to project manage and represent containers with the program teams for all container related activities.A second function focuses on material flow and container flow operations, ensuring fleets are moving successfully through the network and evaluating the use ofexpendablein the network. The thirdfunction focuses on expendable design, strategy, andpurchasing forthe parts network, inclusive of service parts.All roleshave fiduciary responsibility to managecontainers capital, expendable,& operational spend.Theymayalso beresponsiblefor expendable packaging plans and benchmarkingassociated with program partsandreusable container fleet performance

This position will supervise a team: provide employee development, training, and drive the performance management process as well as manage an efficient organizational structure.

What You'll Do

  • Lead a team of program managers and container/packaging engineers to develop and deliver reusablecontainer fleets to support vehicle launches
  • Lead a team to supportDirect Purchasing with packaging concepts & costs to ensure total enterprise cost sourcing decisions
  • Supportlogisticscost savings through more efficient packaging designs & inboundlogisticssolutions
  • Manage program budgets for packaging, equipment, and utilize common corporate tools to forecast commitments and spending
  • Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts,practices, and approaches
  • Hold accountability for staffing, communication, training and development,in addition to, directing and prioritizing work, evaluating performance, and removing roadblocks
  • Develop and track KPI's related to container fabricators and supply basetomaintainon-time delivery and first-time quality
  • Bring a global perspective and global management experience toassurean integrated, consistent, and concurrent engineering process to program development and execution - from early design to integration and testing. Coordinate execution of global programs and delivery from teamslocatedaround the world.
  • Actively engage in external technical communities and benchmarking activities to bring outsideperspectiveto continuously mature organizational capability and improve our products, technology,and processes.
  • Create and foster an inclusive open culture where out-of-box thinking is encouraged. This manager will provide thought leadership, foster innovation,facilitatecommunication, and inspire passion into the organization.
  • Strategic thinker and visionary, analytical skills and change management, results driven and highly skilledcommunicator.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity on aday-to-daybasis andfocusedon solutions.
  • Leads and reimagines initiatives through development of improved business tools, processes, and documentation
  • Recommend future strategies related to organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, and processes and technology
  • Maintain positive working relationships with cross functional stakeholders
  • Hire,train, develop, mentor, manage, and develop employees. Ensure there isrighttechnical and leadership bench strength in the team. Cultivate a growth mindset.
  • Drive GM Behaviors and Competencies; actively champion change to support GM's transformation; demonstrate high business acumen; strategically focus on addressing systemic issues; possess high learningagility, ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity, tendency to push the envelope and not accept status quo.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10+ years relevant experience in packaging, reusable containers, material flow, operations, logistics, or supply chain
  • Proventrack recordof directly leading teams with a minimum of 4-5 people, driving results, and personal accountability with oneself and team
  • Strategic Orientation, willingness to learn, adapt & be agile, comfort in challenging norms, dealing with ambiguity
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to analyze data, develop actionable insights, and present concisely to all levels of leadership.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities supporting autonomous action
  • Strong interpersonal skills withdemonstratedability to lead diverse/cross-functional teams as well as mentor, motivate and elicit work output from peers and other team members
  • Ability to travel 20% of the timeDomestically + Internationally

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Developed skillset with respect to data management tools: Power BI, Excel, TMS, AI, etc.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc)

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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

Industry

Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908