Job Description

MAU is hiring a Remote Global Packaging Engineer Manager for our client in Lexington, KY. As a Global Packaging Engineer Manager, you will lead packaging engineering initiatives across all global operations—driving innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in packaging design and execution. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package:

• Pay of $160,000 – $163,000 annually based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*
• This position is eligible for a 15% annual bonus

Shift Information:

• Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Packaging, Mechanical, or related field)
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in consumer products packaging
• Proven leadership or managerial experience in a global setting
• Experience managing a global team of engineers
• Expertise in line integration, project management, and field implementation
• Proficiency in Auto-CAD, SAP, Microsoft Office, and palletization software (e.g., CAPE)
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, sustainability, and global packaging regulations

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Professional Engineer License
• Project Management Certification
• Certified Packaging Professional credential

General Requirements:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Essential Functions:

• Lead and mentor a global team of packaging engineers
• Oversee standardized project work processes to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality goals are met
• Develop and implement global packaging strategies, standardizing equipment and layouts across sites
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on packaging design, launch, and promotional initiatives
• Recommend and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and incorporate recycled materials
• Represent the company in global packaging coalitions and industry task forces
• Serve as the subject matter expert for packaging processes, specifications, and procurement support
• Manage the global Packaging Specification Database and vendor qualifications

Working Conditions:

• Remote position with global collaboration
• Requires international and domestic travel up to 50%

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

EOE

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