A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

 

Packaging Technology Engineer – Nashville, TN

 

The purpose of the job is to lead new complex packaging design and development projects across platforms (Dry, Wet and C&T) for Mars Petcare, from concept through to implementation in our factory network on accelerated timelines.

 

What are we looking for?

• University degree in a technical discipline with experience in a technical field – ideally in the packaging area.
• 3-5+ years of job experience in the areas of packaging development, engineering or a technically related discipline – ideally in multiple technologies over the period of time.
• Demonstrated understanding of primary pack and the delivery of primary packs to market.
• Professional knowledge in packaging technology and testing.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Good command in English (verbally and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, e.g. communication, relations building, networking, team spirit.

 

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Will lead the technical packaging design and development for a variety of complex projects (Innovation).
• Will lead the development of new packaging concepts, materials and their testing methods.
• Accountable for the success of line trials in Mars Petcare factories/suppliers/co-packers including the relevant documentation and presentation of results.
• Responsible for producing packaging samples in the Packaging Lab or through suppliers.
• Accountable for ensuring our packaging systems are fit for purpose e.g. Veritas
• Accountable for delivering robust packaging specifications.
• Accountable for all packaging project deliveries.
• Lead the proactive management of Intellectual Property risks and opportunities.
• Will lead project risk management and inform/influence the project team.
• Will lead and challenge trade requirements, and on-shelf/off-shelf impact in all channels including Grocery, Specialist pet trade, hard discounters and E-commerce.
• Accountable to ensure packaging solutions deliver to business model as part of segment strategy.
• Accountable for building functional excellence in Packaging Materials, Process and scale up.
• Accountable for providing training and support to other associates, within the Packaging fields in which the job holder has expertise. 

 

 

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package. 
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

 

 

If you’re passionate about our brands, a great strategic thinking, deliver high quality decision and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you. Click ‘apply’ in this position.

 

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.