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We have a current opening for a Senior Vice President, North America Packaging Development Head and are actively reviewing applications. This is a hybrid based position in our NA Corporate Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
The North America (NAM) Packaging Development Head is responsible for leading a geographically dispersed and diverse organization delivering end-to-end packaging development, innovation, and execution across all brands and segments in the NAM region.
This role drives a regionally integrated packaging strategy aligned to global priorities, ensuring delivery of a consumer-centric, compliant, sustainable, and future-ready packaging pipeline that supports innovation, portfolio growth, cost optimization and business continuity across multiple categories and channels.
Working in close partnership with Regional Business Units, Global Packaging, Marketing, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations, this leader will orchestrate portfolio prioritization, capability development, and execution excellence, while embedding agile, digital-first and scalable operating models. The North America (NAM) Packaging Head is part of the Global Packaging Department and reports in a matrix to the Global Head of Packaging and to the NAM Head of Marketing.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regional Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
- Define and execute a holistic NAM Packaging strategy aligned with global packaging and business segment strategies across all brands and categories.
- Build and manage a balanced, risk-based packaging pipeline, driving Innovation, Lifecycle management, Business continuity and Regulatory and compliance readiness.
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Ensure fit-for-purpose, channel-ready (including e-commerce), and consumer-relevant packaging solutions across diverse markets.
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End-to-End Delivery & Execution Excellence
- Own E2E packaging delivery across innovation, renovation, costs optimization and supply continuity initiatives.
- Drive Right-First-Time execution, simplification, and speed-to-market through optimized governance and decision-making.
-
Partner with regional operations to ensure robust scale-up, technical transfer, and crisis management readiness.
-
Cross-Segment & Global Integration
- Lead as part of the ONE Global Packaging department, ensuring strong alignment with:
- GPD central team
- Packaging Operations, Supplier Excellence, Sustainability, and Innovation teams
- Enable cross-segment leverage of platforms, technologies, and capabilities.
-
Facilitate knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across regions and categories.
-
Sustainability & Compliance Leadership
- Ensure delivery of regional and global sustainability targets, including Recyclability, Material reduction & Carbon footprint improvements.
- Embed regulatory compliance by design, addressing evolving EMEA requirements.
-
Champion sustainable innovation aligned with corporate ESG commitments.
-
Financial & Business Stewardship
- Accountable for delivering against financial targets, including Cost optimization, Value engineering & Investment prioritization.
- Translate technical decisions into clear business impact, risks, and opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or related technical field.
- 15+ years of packaging R&D and innovation experience, across multiple categories (e.g. FMCG, consumer health, beauty).
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-segment, multi-market portfolios.
- 5 plus years of senior people leadership across geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong expertise in global portfolio and project management.
- Proven ability to define and lead complex, cross-functional, multi-regional organizations.
- Deep technical knowledge of Packaging materials and technologies, Sustainable design, Manufacturing and scale-up.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and express concepts clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing, particularly when simplifying complex technical issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build effective personal networks internally and externally.
- Highly collaborative with a strong sense of ownership, willing to be held accountable and be rewarded for delivering results.
- In-depth knowledge of business, organizational goals, Packaging function, and cross functional business partners to make informed business decisions and create and execute business strategies. Ability to represent Packaging function on cross-functional teams and governance forums.
- Builds and sustains partnership across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes.
- Leads thorough analysis of situations with appropriate attention to details and the big picture including consideration of impact and risk.
- Wins support and buy-in from sponsors, partners and stakeholders by effectively satisfying stakeholder interests and concerns while advocating a clear direction forward; and coaches others to do the same.
COMPENSATION
- The base compensation range for this position is $205,000 - $223,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DISCLOSURE
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
ABOUT FERRERO
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world.
DE& I AT FERRERO
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!
-
Apply
Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests.
-
Assess
Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job.
-
Interview
If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization.
INTRODUCTION
We have a current opening for a Senior Vice President, North America Packaging Development Head and are actively reviewing applications. This is a hybrid based position in our NA Corporate Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
The North America (NAM) Packaging Development Head is responsible for leading a geographically dispersed and diverse organization delivering end-to-end packaging development, innovation, and execution across all brands and segments in the NAM region.
This role drives a regionally integrated packaging strategy aligned to global priorities, ensuring delivery of a consumer-centric, compliant, sustainable, and future-ready packaging pipeline that supports innovation, portfolio growth, cost optimization and business continuity across multiple categories and channels.
Working in close partnership with Regional Business Units, Global Packaging, Marketing, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations, this leader will orchestrate portfolio prioritization, capability development, and execution excellence, while embedding agile, digital-first and scalable operating models. The North America (NAM) Packaging Head is part of the Global Packaging Department and reports in a matrix to the Global Head of Packaging and to the NAM Head of Marketing.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regional Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
- Define and execute a holistic NAM Packaging strategy aligned with global packaging and business segment strategies across all brands and categories.
- Build and manage a balanced, risk-based packaging pipeline, driving Innovation, Lifecycle management, Business continuity and Regulatory and compliance readiness.
-
Ensure fit-for-purpose, channel-ready (including e-commerce), and consumer-relevant packaging solutions across diverse markets.
-
End-to-End Delivery & Execution Excellence
- Own E2E packaging delivery across innovation, renovation, costs optimization and supply continuity initiatives.
- Drive Right-First-Time execution, simplification, and speed-to-market through optimized governance and decision-making.
-
Partner with regional operations to ensure robust scale-up, technical transfer, and crisis management readiness.
-
Cross-Segment & Global Integration
- Lead as part of the ONE Global Packaging department, ensuring strong alignment with:
- GPD central team
- Packaging Operations, Supplier Excellence, Sustainability, and Innovation teams
- Enable cross-segment leverage of platforms, technologies, and capabilities.
-
Facilitate knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across regions and categories.
-
Sustainability & Compliance Leadership
- Ensure delivery of regional and global sustainability targets, including Recyclability, Material reduction & Carbon footprint improvements.
- Embed regulatory compliance by design, addressing evolving EMEA requirements.
-
Champion sustainable innovation aligned with corporate ESG commitments.
-
Financial & Business Stewardship
- Accountable for delivering against financial targets, including Cost optimization, Value engineering & Investment prioritization.
- Translate technical decisions into clear business impact, risks, and opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or related technical field.
- 15+ years of packaging R&D and innovation experience, across multiple categories (e.g. FMCG, consumer health, beauty).
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-segment, multi-market portfolios.
- 5 plus years of senior people leadership across geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong expertise in global portfolio and project management.
- Proven ability to define and lead complex, cross-functional, multi-regional organizations.
- Deep technical knowledge of Packaging materials and technologies, Sustainable design, Manufacturing and scale-up.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and express concepts clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing, particularly when simplifying complex technical issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build effective personal networks internally and externally.
- Highly collaborative with a strong sense of ownership, willing to be held accountable and be rewarded for delivering results.
- In-depth knowledge of business, organizational goals, Packaging function, and cross functional business partners to make informed business decisions and create and execute business strategies. Ability to represent Packaging function on cross-functional teams and governance forums.
- Builds and sustains partnership across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes.
- Leads thorough analysis of situations with appropriate attention to details and the big picture including consideration of impact and risk.
- Wins support and buy-in from sponsors, partners and stakeholders by effectively satisfying stakeholder interests and concerns while advocating a clear direction forward; and coaches others to do the same.
COMPENSATION
- The base compensation range for this position is $205,000 - $223,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DISCLOSURE
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
ABOUT FERRERO
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world.
DE& I AT FERRERO
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!
-
Apply
Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests.
-
Assess
Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job.
-
Interview
If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Packaging Engineer
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to packaging engineering. A mechanical or materials engineering degree typically qualifies, but a general business degree won't. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to confirm which fields officers consider directly related.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for Packaging Engineer roles. This narrows your list to employers who have already navigated the sponsorship process, not just those open to it in principle.
Target industries with recurring H-1B demand
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer packaged goods companies file H-1B petitions for packaging engineers far more consistently than small contract manufacturers. Prioritize employers whose production compliance and FDA regulatory work create ongoing specialist demand.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Before your offer letter is finalized, ask HR which DOL wage level they intend to file at. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location so there are no surprises when the LCA is posted.
Clarify employer E-Verify enrollment status
If you're on OPT STEM extension and transitioning to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, since unenrolled employers can't maintain your STEM OPT authorization during the cap-gap period.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet
Packaging engineering RFEs often challenge whether the role truly requires a specialized degree. Gather job postings from comparable employers, professional society standards, and any product-specific regulatory requirements that demonstrate why a generalist couldn't perform the work.
H-1B Visa Packaging Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Packaging Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as packaging science, mechanical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering. USCIS scrutinizes roles where employers have historically accepted unrelated degrees, so the job description should specify the required field precisely, not just list a degree as preferred.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Packaging Engineers?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, food and beverage corporations, and consumer goods producers file H-1B petitions for packaging engineers with the greatest regularity because regulatory compliance and product integrity create sustained specialist demand. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect a Packaging Engineer's job search timeline?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, you need to secure an offer and have your employer submit a registration before the March window closes. A cap-gap rule extends your OPT authorization through September 30 if your I-765 is timely filed, but you can't start a new H-1B-dependent role until October 1.
What documents should a Packaging Engineer prepare before an employer files an H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your degree and field, credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., a current resume showing relevant work history, and any professional licenses or certifications specific to your industry. If your degree field isn't an exact match for the role, a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to packaging engineering requirements strengthens the petition.
Can a Packaging Engineer change employers while on H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start with a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. The new employer must file an LCA through DOL and submit a new I-129 before your first day in the new role.