Packaging Innovation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

THE ROLE: 

This exciting and dynamic position will support growth, innovation and sustainability within a global consumer product company. Job duties for the position are broad, spanning NPD, Innovation and Sustainability while working closely with cross functional teams to ensure successful project launch. There will be a strong focus on re-branding, updates to packaging labels, components and artwork. Additionally, you will be involved in communication with Packaging Suppliers, Herbalife Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturers on numerous aspects of projects and packaging.
Candidate must fully support the company’s mandate to present a consistent outward facing image of a premium nutraceutical brand on all development and ongoing packaging activities. Critical to this role is a strong attention to detail throughout the development and commercialization process as well as keeping current the specification system for BOM’s, drawing and other essential documentation.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE: 
•    Assist in Herbalife global rebranding and packaging modernization initiatives by designing, testing, validating and assisting in launching new package and products.
•    Give input regarding innovative design and materials for both primary and secondary components resulting in industry leading packaging and sustainability
•    Maintain project timelines, tasks, and costs to ensure on-time, on-cost launches of new products
•    Assist in all aspects of component specification development, BOM creation and document retention for packaging materials across all Herbalife systems
•    Work closely with manufacturing locations, both internally and externally, on trial runs, pilots, 1st production and other development activities to test, validate and launch packaging
•    Compile samples, quotes and specifications as required on both primary and secondary packaging components
•    Assist with sustainability projects to improve packaging materials for regulatory compliance
•    Conduct packaging component/material tests, completes test protocols and leads plant trials at Torrance Packaging Laboratory, Lake Forest, Winston-Salem and Contract Manufacturer facilities.
•    Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM: 

Packaging and Innovation has become a core focus within Herbalife where this department gets to play a key role in leading those efforts globally to drive change, influence design and ensure Herbalife packaging leads the industry.

The team at Herbalife is passionate about the company and the product across all aspects of the business and it’s the same within the packaging innovation function. We believe strongly that packaging is critical to a successful product launch to deliver a customer experience they come back for. 
Within the role there is endless opportunity and cross functional interactions on a global scale, that allow for a diverse range of experience, growth and leadership.

We are a small but mighty group with a vision for the future and an eye on sustainability looking for a likeminded engineer who wants to bring their passion of packaging to this role.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 
•    Minimum 4 - 7 years’ experience in Packaging Engineering with increasing responsibility
•    Experience in New Product Development, Innovation and product launches within a consumer good, food or dietary supplement company
•    Knowledge of plastics (rigid & flexible), corrugated, labels and paperboard along with their respective manufacturing processes
•    Understanding of sustainability in packaging 
•    Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills with an ability to handle multiple projects in parallel

Education
•    Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering from a recognized program
•    Open – Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field with practical experience in the packaging industry
 

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.