myollie - Packaging Engineer
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Requirements
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Materials Science, or Engineering. • You have 2 - 5 years of professional packaging experience, ideally within a CPG or food manufacturing environment. • You have a proven track record of leading the packaging workstream for new product launches, managing the lifecycle from initial concept through to commercialization. • You bring hands-on experience with packaging materials and technologies, specifically in evaluating structural integrity, thermal performance, and sustainable solutions. • You have a strong background in material optimization and root cause analysis, with a "Quality First" mindset for solving transit or production failures. • You have successfully delivered measurable cost savings through design changes, rightsizing, and value engineering across the supply chain. • You are detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • You possess strong problem-solving skills and have experience working cross-functionally to translate technical packaging needs into clear goals for Marketing, Finance, and Operations. • You exhibit intellectual curiosity, innovation, and initiative, with a specific interest in leveraging technology to drive packaging efficiency. • You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-led late-stage startup organization. • You are passionate about Ollie’s mission and are eager to apply your skills to improve the lives of pets and their parents. • ## What You'll Get:
Responsibilities
• Lead the packaging workstream for New Product Launches, serving as the technical lead from concept to commercialization while ensuring all solutions are validated, sourced, and ready for market on schedule. • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Food Scientists, Process Engineering, and Marketing, to translate product requirements into high-performance packaging that protects product quality and enhances the customer experience. • Analyze member feedback and performance data to identify and execute re-engineering projects that improve durability, cold-chain integrity, and the physical "unboxing" experience. • Develop and refine material specifications in collaboration with FSQA and R&D to ensure all packaging meets rigorous functional standards, food safety requirements, and performance targets. • Incorporate eco-friendly materials and waste-reduction strategies into all new and existing projects, ensuring Ollie’s sustainability objectives are met without compromising cost-effectiveness or reliability. • Identify and implement high-impact cost savings projects through material optimization, rightsizing, and improved pallet utilization across the entire supply chain. • Work closely with external vendors and partners to define technical requirements and manage specification performance, ensuring materials support competitive sourcing and consistent manufacturing standards. • Summarize packaging development activities and results, effectively transferring technical knowledge to fulfillment centers and external partners to ensure "in-spec" handling and storage. • Travel between fulfillment centers and supplier sites to verify packaging performance, troubleshoot line efficiencies, and audit the implementation of new materials or designs.
Benefits
• Sponsored 401k program with employer match up to 4% • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and vision • Unlimited vacation policy that you're encouraged to use • Paid parental leave • 1-week paw-ternity leave for new dog parents • Free Ollie subscription • Inspiring pack members! • Keeping Dogs At The Heart • Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work. • Being Courageous And Kind • We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together. • Setting New Standards • We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work. • Making Ollie The Best Chapter • We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.
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