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Enterprise Packaging Engineering Manager | Ogden, UT

Nexeo HR has partnered with a global automotive manufacturing leader to hire an Enterprise Packaging Engineering Manager. This direct-hire opportunity offers $70,000–$95,000 (DOE) and the chance to lead enterprise-wide packaging strategy, systems architecture, and automation standards across multiple facilities.

This role is ideal for a senior-level packaging or logistics engineering professional with experience owning standards, systems integration (ERP/PLM/WMS), GS1/AIAG compliance, PFEP databases, cartonization systems, and multi-site governance within high-volume manufacturing environments.

If you thrive in building scalable standards, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cost, quality, and sustainability initiatives — this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain enterprise packaging standards for automation, returnable, and expendable systems
• Publish controlled specifications, playbooks, and governance documentation
• Lead exception/waiver governance and chair standards review boards
• Manage change control processes (ECO/ECN)
• Define common packaging footprints aligned with safety, quality, and sustainability
• Own enterprise packaging data architecture and tools (PFEP/spec databases, cartonization, labeling systems)
• Govern master data including part-to-pack links, dunnage IDs, sustainability attributes, and test results
• Standardize audit routines and drive user adoption and training
• Administer cartonization and labeling systems (GS1/AIAG compliant)
• Integrate packaging data with ERP/PLM/WMS platforms (SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, Windchill)
• Establish serialization, barcode, QR, and RFID standards
• Enforce labeling and traceability checkpoints across ship/receive operations
• Own packaging materials and automation portfolio roadmap
• Lead pilot programs with measurable success criteria
• Conduct market scouting and collaborate with suppliers and startups
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor compliance
• Drive corrective actions with site leaders
• Mentor regional teams and lead training initiatives
• Lead and assign workload to a team of packaging engineers
• Support new model launches and serialization projects

Qualifications

• BS in Packaging Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• 7–10+ years of experience in packaging or logistics engineering
• Multi-site standards and systems ownership experience in automotive or Tier-1 manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PFEP and specification databases
  • Cartonization systems (TOPS, Cape, WMS-native)
  • Labeling systems (GS1 / AIAG compliant)
  • ERP/PLM/WMS integration (SAP, Oracle, Teamcenter, Windchill)
• Strong Excel and BI reporting skills; understanding of APIs and MDM concepts
• Working knowledge of ISTA/ASTM transit testing, load securement, sustainability/EPR
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA); ArtiosCAD preferred
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stacks
• Strong leadership, governance, and cross-functional communication skills

Pay

$70,000–$95,000 Annually (DOE)
Schedule

Full Time | Monday–Friday | 5:45 AM–6:00 PM

Nexeo Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Limited Life, Short-Term Disability
• Refer a Friend Bonus | Other Financial Incentives (Bonuses)
• Weekly Pay | Direct Deposit | Rapid Pay Card
• Hassle-Free Job Search: A Nexeo Recruiter is always available to assist you

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