The Process & Product Implementation Engineer - Packaging is the factory-level R&D representative responsible for implementing new packaging materials, packaging processes, packaging equipment, product/package changes, and packaging sustainability initiatives within the site. The role supports safe, compliant, and efficient deployment by applying R&D specifications, assessing industrial risks, leading site trials, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Q&FS, CVS, Regional R&D Deploy, and Packaging Technology teams.

This role is based in Guelph with regular in-office collaboration expected. Flexibility is a key enabler—empowering associates to make choices that support both business outcomes and personal needs, including remote work.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with high school diploma or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting technical trials, validation activities, startup activities, or industrialization projects.
• Experience with packaging equipment, packaging materials, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Advanced problem-solving expertise (Six Sigma, process control statistics), Lean/SixSigma certification is a plus
• Knowledge of Lean/MSE principles and activity management (QuEST/QES).
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others.
• Travel 15% - 20%

What will be your key responsibilities?

Packaging Innovation Deployment & Transfer

• Deploy and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality, efficiency, and sustainability by implementing R&D innovations on site related to products, packs, processes, packaging equipment, and packaging systems.
• Lead site-level packaging line trials from preparation through execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Coordinate line availability, sampling plans, resources, stakeholders, materials, and reporting requirements.
• Complete trial reports and provide technical recommendations to Operations, Engineering, Q&FS, CVS, Regional R&D Deploy, and Packaging Technology teams.

R&D specifications Implementation & Conformance

• Ensure R&D specifications are implemented locally, including product, process, packaging material, packaging equipment, and packaging process specifications.
• Identify specification gaps and escalate to Regional R&D Deploy or Packaging Technology as needed.
• Implement and follow up statistical process control for process control management.
• Define, validate, and sustain Standard Running Conditions in the affected process or packaging perimeter.
• Collaborate with CVS, Operations, Engineering, Technical, and Q&FS teams to implement and validate new technical standards, packaging equipment, or packaging line changes.

Trial Documentation, Handover, and Knowledge Management

• Establish and follow operational control systems including change management, Industrial GO, Hand Over 1, Hand Over 2, and Qualification Review.
• Document trial plans, results, learnings, deviations, and recommendations in a consistent format.
• Support improved tracking of trial execution, trial completion, and reporting performance.
• Ensure lessons learned from trials, start-ups, and project execution are captured and shared with appropriate site and regional stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Develop and sustain training modules for packaging processes, packaging materials, equipment operation, standards, SRCs, and trial execution.
• Transfer procedures, standards, and technical knowledge to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Q&FS, and factory teams.
• Support onboarding and development of associates involved in packaging implementation and trial execution.
• Participate in the regional PPI platform to share technology learnings, best practices, and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization.

Support compliance to operating standards

• Proactively support Safety, Q&FS, Environment, SIG, and site operating standards.
• Support HSE and Q&FS requirements during trial planning, startup, validation, and implementation.
• Support investment submissions by helping identify technical needs, benefits, and expected factory impact.
• Ensure implementation activities follow relevant industrialization, food safety, quality, and factory governance processes.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. 

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. 

• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. 

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.