Packaging Specialist

Position Overview

At Saputo, a top 10 global dairy processor, we bring good to the table by producing high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities worldwide. In this role, you will drive key packaging strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, optimize processes, and foster cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional collaboration among internal teams (Research & Development, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Operations) and external partners (printers, suppliers, customers) to ensure seamless packaging execution.
• Oversee the regulatory compliance strategy for packaging by reviewing nutrition labeling, imagery, and claims in line with FDA, USDA, third‑party certifications (e.g., Non‑GMO Project, Organic), and internal policies.
• Analyze packaging processes to recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage multiple high‑priority packaging projects from concept to execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes, industry trends, and technical innovations to guide packaging strategy and competitiveness.
• Coordinate production and procurement activities for packaging changes, ensuring timely implementation, cost efficiency, and quality alignment.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior packaging team members, serving as a key resource across the organization.
• Oversee design, development, and optimization projects for new or existing product packaging, including project tracking, timetables, and cost estimates.
• Review and provide final approval of packaging proofs in accordance with regulations, plant requirements, print guidelines, and brand standards.
• Manage contracts with key packaging vendors while ensuring adherence to balanced budgets.
• Support the identification of cost savings opportunities and assist all Saputo plants with packaging initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Packaging Design, or equivalent experience of 5+ years (Food Industry Packaging/Labeling preferred).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment; up to 10% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practiced knowledge of SAP and related add‑ons.

Benefits & Perks

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits including a salary range of $60,135 - $78,930 to help care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.