This position is responsible for creating, developing and commercializing packaging initiatives that support core brand growth, efficiency and innovation for Mars Wrigley North America.

This role provides technical support to troubleshoot key quality or manufacturing issues.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum Qualifications:

  B.S. Packaging Science Degree or related technical discipline and relevant intern experience.

  and/or Combination of education and 6+ years with increased responsibility and demonstrated success in relevant packaging field.

• 0-2 years experience. Preferred knowledge of food packaging fundamentals and application to the product development process
• Experience utilizing scientific principles to solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation Skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and external suppliers

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Development of ‘fit for purpose ‘packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability/sustainability.
• Role supports the strategic cell core growth and innovation projects.  Also supporting ideating and realizing strategic cell value leadership goals.
• Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers.
• Initiates, coordinates and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved.
• Manages packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate.
• Coordinates the creation of high quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration.
• Shares project level information with global Mars counterparts as requested.
• Active member of the team and supports onboarding of Co-Ops to Mars culture and business processes.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.