Role Overview As the Regional Packaging Engineer for the T&W Division across the Americas (LATAM & NOAM), you will lead and oversee all technical aspects of the regional packaging portfolio. In this strategic role, you will drive compliance, performance, cost optimization initiatives, standardization and sustainability while acting as the key regional interface with the Global Packaging organization. The position is based at one of our major Americas production sites (MX Cuernavaca, USA Cincinnati, OH or East Hanover, NJ) and reports directly to the Regional Head of Operations Excellence T&W, with a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the Head of Packaging Center of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Regional Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership: Serve as the primary packaging expert and regional point of contact for all T&W packaging activities across the Americas. Lead regional packaging projects and deploy standardized processes, best practices, and global guidelines through the Americas & local factories, in close collaboration with Regional Procurement. Lead and coordinate packaging validation activities, ensuring proper documentation and qualification with project teams. Develop site packaging champion network and enhance organizational packaging core competency. Drive packaging trials in line with validation plans and contribute to manufacturing cost analysis and CapEx planning. Collaborate closely with Global Packaging, Process Engineering, Ops Excellence, Procurement, IM&S, Safety, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Support regional teams in vendor evaluation, selection, and periodic performance reviews. Own performance management and continuous improvement of inbound and outbound packaging processes. Contribute to broader manufacturing excellence initiatives, including filling & packing operations, material handling, storage, and transportation processes. Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance of packaging materials and processes with regional legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Dangerous Goods, Food Contact Materials). Identify, address, and report regulatory exposure risks. Support Operations and Quality teams in resolving packaging material and equipment‑related issues. Lead resolution of packaging challenges, including customer‑specific requirements. You Have Preferably a Master's degree in packaging engineering, industrial engineering, or relevant experience in packaging engineering and processes. More than 5 years of operational/R&D experience in a packaging position. Significant record of results driven by leadership of cross‑functional, geographically disperse teams. PMP and Lean Six Sigma a plus. Experience in packaging in a B2B industry with experience in food ingredients or related industry. International exposure. Expertise in IATA, EHS, & Food Safe packaging requirements. Exposure to Dangerous Goods transportation norms. Experienced working and communicating in a matrix organization. Proficiency in English; additional language skills are an advantage. Required knowledge about packaging for food content (oral care, food compliance) and cosmetics (active beauty, liquid compounding). Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a high matching 401(k) plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr