Job description

Description

Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.

We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset. All while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational and most importantly, human.

We offer a flexible, creative culture focusing on 3 pillars - our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!

The Opportunity

Adept Group is seeking a Principal Packaging Consultant (1099 Contractor) to join our team! This candidate would have 5+ years of full packaging development and commercialization experience across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging formats. They would also have technical expertise in PET, resins, fibers, flexibles, molded packaging.

Proficiency in creating technical drawings and specifications, as well as proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project is required. Must be familiar with C.A.P.E./TOPS palletization software.

This is a 1099 Contractor (Independent Contractor) opportunity for 6 months at 40-hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead packaging projects across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging formats.
Execute initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimization, capacity expansion, and quality improvements.
Develop and validate packaging concepts through lab tests, plant trials, and material qualifications.
Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (R&D, procurement, legal, supply chain) and external vendors.
Write and maintain technical documentation, including packaging specs and structural drawings.
Provide technical guidance on materials, vendors, and packaging processes.

Typical Day-to-Day:

Engage with cross-functional teams to scope and manage project deliverables.
Design, test, and validate new or optimized packaging formats (PET, flexible, paper).
Coordinate lab and plant trials.
Generate documentation for specifications and supplier qualifications.
Participate in meetings to communicate project status and risks.
Travel as needed for plant support and vendor visits.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering.
Technical expertise in PET, resins, fibers, flexibles, molded packaging.
Hands-on experience with packaging development and commercialization.
Proficient in creating technical drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with C.A.P.E. / TOPS palletization software.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project.
Strong project management and communication skills.
Ability to travel 30–40%, depending on project needs.

Nice to Haves:

Experience with ingredient and concentrate packaging.
Knowledge of packaging IP, legal and procurement processes.
Exposure to both CPG and beverage manufacturing environments.

Disclaimer:
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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