fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:

The Project Manager Packaging Commercialization has accountability for successfully commercializing packaging associated with large capital projects. Responsibility extends from pre-engineering through final acceptance. This role will own commissioning of equipment and packaging materials on large capital projects. The Project Manager Packaging Commercialization will have strong experience in packaging materials and equipment to drive standardization, set up, performance specs, and acceptance of projects.

responsibilities:

Support pre-engineering phase with spec packet preparation, sample preparation, performance specs, and alignment on validation formats
Support design phase in providing inputs to OEM selection, packaging supplier performance, and packaging supplier selection
Support procurement in qualification of any packaging material changes, packaging vendor changes, lab equipment sourcing, and tools needed by Operations associated with large capital projects
Support FAT plans to confirm packaging performance specs are being met, materials are onsite, and punch lists are closed out.
Lead onsite packaging commissioning activities to include (pre trial meeting, trial plan, trial schedule coordination, trial execution, trial report, and post-trial action completion
Lead onsite acceptance testing with clear communication on performance against contracted terms.
Support documentation turnover and maintenance of dimensional specs, material specs, and performance specs
Partner with other functions such as Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to pilot and transition ownership

skills/qualifications required:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 7+ years of experience packaging machinery, packaging materials, or high‑speed manufacturing environments
Knowledge of aseptic and high speed beverage filling desired
Experience leading FAT/SAT, equipment commissioning, aseptic validation, and mechanical qualification
Strong project management capabilities with strong organizational skills
Lean/Six Sigma background in developing centerlines, mistake proofing, and troubleshooting
Experience collaborating with OEMs and suppliers to influence successful outcomes with equipment and packaging material performance

working conditions and physical requirements:

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks, and sits during completion of job responsibilities.
Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Ability to work in a fast-paced high demand production facilities and the ability to be able to perform those duties.

food safety requirements:

Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.