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Research and Development Manager

Green Bay, WI • On-site

Green Bay Packaging Inc.
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Green Bay Coated Products Division
Green Bay, WI 54304, USA

  • On-site
  • Travel Required : Yes
  • Management & Supervision
  • Full-Time
  • Requisition #: RESEA002935
DescriptionPosition Overview

The Research & Development Manager leads a team of engineers, scientists, and specialists in developing innovative label solutions that meet customer and business needs.

Responsibilities
  • Leading the Research & Development team, consisting of Product Development Engineers/Scientists and R&D Specialists, including setting goals and providing performance feedback.
  • Providing product design and troubleshooting methodology, technical support, coaching, and training to team members and associates.
  • Serving as a leader of the new product development process focused on execution and risk mitigation. Managing a pipeline of projects aimed at delivering improved performance, quality, and economics. Leading select high-impact development projects.
  • Achieving cross-department alignment of priorities and managing R&D resource capacity consistent with priorities.
  • Partnering with Sales & Marketing to define gaps in GBP’s product portfolio, identifying new growth opportunities, and influencing product strategies.
  • Working directly with customers to understand and define their wants, needs, and associated value of new technologies.
  • Partnering with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Process Engineering teams on product developments, process developments, and process improvements with the goal of creating growth-enabling new products and optimizing profit margins.
  • Staying abreast of new technologies and evolving trends in the PSA industry through engagement with suppliers, customers, and industry events.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science field
  • 5 years research & development experience in pressure-sensitive label materials, label manufacturing or comparable manufacturing industry, plus 5 years of team leadership experience.
  • Excellent communication,interpersonal,leadership, development, and conflict resolutionskills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all departments and with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of statistical methods. Six Sigma and Lean training are a plus.
  • Proven project management and critical thinking skills.
  • Travel, 20% or less, domestic and/or international.

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933,Green Bay Packaging Inc.is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel, 20% or less, domestic and/or international.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Green Bay Packaging is a prominent player in the packaging industry, with its headquarters in Green Bay, WI, US. Founded in 1933, the company has grown exponentially over the years to become a leading manufacturer of innovative packaging and corrugated products. Green Bay Packaging focuses primarily on producing packaging solutions of exceptional quality, essentially transforming raw materials like paper and resin into functional, innovative and consumer-specific packaging options.

Industry

Plastics and rubber products manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Green Bay, WI, US

Year founded

1933

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