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Packaging Commercialization Manager

Kao CorporationCincinnati, Ohio, United States · Posted Mar 13, 2023
Full-timeEst. 120,000 USD
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Description

The role:

Kao USA is seeking an experienced Packaging Commercialization Manager to lead our Supply Chain packaging group. The role is responsible for planning and execution of production trials for the purpose of commercializing New Product Development initiatives. You will create and maintain package component technical specifications.

The team also provides technical support services for all commercialized products. You will also directly manage a team of engineers.

We offer a HYBRID work environment that provides great flexibility.

At Kao, we offer an amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $100,000 - $140,000.

What you will do:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and lead Project Management Packaging team in all scale up and optimization activities.
  • Technical Support: Work alongside Project Management Packaging team as a hands-on resource to assist with troubleshooting technical packaging problems and identifying corrective actions.
  • Managerial : Provide training, coaching and overall performance management to team to achieve high productive output, strong morale and effective individual development.

What you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Strong technical aptitude of packaging materials & processes
  • Proven ability to effectively lead and develop teams
  • 10+ years of professional experience
  • Ability to travel as needed

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

EOE, including disability/vets

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