S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry.

Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

Requirements

, and business objectives. This role is responsible for packaging materials, specifications, equipment integration, and packaging processes for new and existing products within a food manufacturing environment.

This position also plays a key role in troubleshooting packaging-related issues, improving line performance, and ensuring packaging solutions meet both manufacturing and consumer expectations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Leads end-to-end packaging development for pretzels, churros, and cookies, from concept to product launch. Designs packaging that preserves freshness, texture, and shelf-life while minimizing breakage and grease or sugar migration.

Develops packaging solutions optimized for high-speed, automated production and packaging lines, including flow wrap, VFFS, cartoning, thermoforming, and case packing. Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, R D, and Procurement to ensure packaging is scalable, cost-effective, and optimized across multiple plants and co-manufacturers. Conducts packaging trials, line validations, and distribution testing to verify package performance, durability, and operational efficiency.

Leads root cause analysis and resolution of packaging-related issues affecting quality, line performance, waste, or customer experience. Identifies cost saving opportunities through material optimization, structural redesign, automation compatibility, and process improvements. Supports sustainability initiatives, including recyclable packaging, PCR incorporation, and waste reduction.

Partners with packaging suppliers, converters, and equipment vendors to develop, test, qualify, and implement new packaging materials and technologies.

Establishes packaging standards and best practices to drive consistency and performance across manufacturing locations and co-manufacturing partners. Provides packaging engineering support for equipment selection, line modifications, and capital projects related to packaging systems. Manages multiple high-complexity projects, providing clear recommendations and updates to cross-functional stakeholders.

Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for packaging systems, materials, and processes. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the VP of Engineering. COMPETENCIES: To succeed in this role, the Packaging Engineering Lead must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.