Sr. Manager, Packaging Engineering

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Who We Are

The Farmer's Dog is the fastest growing pet health service company in the US, born from a mission to change the landscape of pet health by providing dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care.

We're improving the $100 billion pet food market by replacing bulk bags of highly-processed pellets with a personalized subscription service that sends healthy, freshly-made dog food, balanced by top veterinary nutritionists, directly to customers' doors.

To date, The Farmer's Dog has delivered hundreds of millions of meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding to build a company as healthy as the dogs who eat those meals.

Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to our customers and health to their companions.

Where You'll Come In

The Sr. Manager, Packaging Engineering will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for fresh human-graded dog food products.

This role requires a deep understanding of packaging technologies, materials, and processes to ensure product freshness, safety, and convenience.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Collaborate with Marketing and Supply Chain to identify business needs and manufacturing capabilities.
• Present design recommendations to key stakeholders and drive alignment on packaging development direction.
• Research and develop packaging solutions to meet consumer and customer needs.
• Design packaging solutions utilizing CAD software to create detailed designs and specifications.
• Conduct packaging tests to ensure durability, functionality, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead and manage packaging projects from concept through commercialization.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to meet project milestones.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging processes and materials.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with product development, marketing, production, and quality assurance teams.
• Develop and implement sustainable packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact.
• Ensure all packaging designs comply with relevant food safety standards and regulations.
• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations to management.

We're Excited About You Because You

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Have 5-8 years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software and packaging design tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, processes, and sustainability practices.
• Are a driver of change management.
• Have a proven record of driving results through metrics and data.
• Lead by example and have a collaborative mentality.
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and a team player.
• Champion the TFD mission, values, and culture.

Office Guidelines

The office is open Monday through Friday. We ask all team members to be in office a minimum of 2-3 days a week to foster our unique in-person culture.

Our DEI Philosophy

Our mission is rooted in genuine care for dogs and the people who love them. We believe in hiring and supporting a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive team environment.

A Few of Our Best Benefits

• Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village.
• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages.
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision.
• 12 week paid parental leave.
• Flexible PTO.
• Discounted fresh food for your pup.

The anticipated hiring base compensation range is $160,000 - $170,000 USD Annual, along with a robust market competitive package of base, bonus, and equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

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