Senior Pricing and Packaging Manager
Juniper SquareSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food and Beverage, Consumer Packaged GoodsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field required
- 5-7 years of packaging engineering experience in food or beverage creation, reviewing, evaluating, and maintaining packaging required
- Club packaging experience, ideally with Costco or a similar customer
- Experience with specification and technical document (die lines, pallet patterns) creation and management required
- Blends creativity, curiosity, and technical know-how
- Thrives on collaboration, partnering across teams, suppliers, and co-packers
- Takes pride in details, balancing innovation with efficiency
Responsibilities
- Partner cross-functionally from concept to launch, translating brand vision into manufacturable, consumer-ready packaging
- Design and optimize packaging for efficiency in manufacturing and co-packing (line compatibility, automation readiness, waste reduction)
- Ensure packaging preserves product quality while achieving sustainability goals (recyclability, source reduction, lifecycle analysis, certifications, regulatory reporting)
- Establish and enforce packaging quality standards, ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory, and customer requirements
- Conduct and validate packaging tests (lab, transit/drop, line trials) to ensure robust supply chain performance
- Manage and qualify suppliers and converters with Procurement, including trials and capability assessments
- Troubleshoot packaging and material issues with suppliers, operations, and co-manufacturers
- Lead optimization initiatives such as spec updates, material transitions, and cost-reduction projects
- Maintain accurate packaging specifications and technical documentation in asset management systems
- Stay informed on industry trends, materials, and technologies to guide packaging innovation
- Support compliance and reporting related to packaging regulations, sustainability requirements, and customer standards
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What does the Packaging Engineer role entail?
The Packaging Engineer develops and manages packaging solutions from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with brand standards, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements while maintaining manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and product integrity.
What skills and qualities are ideal for this position?
Ideal candidates blend creativity, curiosity, and technical know-how; thrive on collaboration across teams, suppliers, and co-packers; and take pride in details while balancing innovation with efficiency.
Is the salary or compensation specified for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the work arrangement or location for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Who does the Packaging Engineer report to?
The Packaging Engineer reports directly to the Director of Operations and Engineering.
Once Upon A Farm
Organic meals and snacks for children
About Once Upon A Farm
Once Upon a Farm provides organic meals and snacks specifically designed for babies, toddlers, and young children. Their products include refrigerated pouches, oat bars, and frozen meals, which are delivered directly to customers' homes through a subscription service. This allows parents to customize their orders based on their children's needs. The company stands out from competitors by emphasizing organic farming practices and clean label certifications, which means their products have minimal exposure to pesticides and harmful chemicals. Once Upon a Farm's goal is to support healthy eating habits during the crucial first 1,000 days of a child's life, helping to develop their palate, reduce picky eating, and promote overall health and well-being.
Berkeley, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$82.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities
Flexible Spending Account/Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend
Employee Discounts
Annual Bonus
New Hire Remote Life Stipend
Wellness Program
Risks
Increased competition in the organic baby food market may impact market share.
Rising costs of organic ingredients could affect pricing strategies and profitability.
Economic downturns may reduce consumer spending on premium subscription services.
Differentiation
Once Upon a Farm offers cold-pressed, organic snacks for children, ensuring freshness.
Their subscription model provides convenience and customization for health-conscious parents.
Partnerships with regenerative farms emphasize sustainability and high-quality ingredient sourcing.
Upsides
Expansion into pantry snacks broadens their product range and market reach.
Collaborations with lifestyle brands enhance visibility and attract new customer segments.
Growing demand for clean label products aligns with their organic, non-GMO offerings.
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