Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging | Remote USA | Travel

Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging

📍 Location: Fully Remote (USA)
✈️ Travel: Up to 60% (primarily US, occasional Canada/Mexico)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $105,000 – $125,000

• Full benefits package

• Bonus eligible

• Relocation assistance possible for ideal candidates

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage starting Day 1

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee stock purchase program

• Generous PTO & volunteer time

• Tuition reimbursement & career development programs

• Paid parental leave & family support benefits

• Flexible work policies and wellness programs

🚀 Overview

A global leader in adhesive technologies and functional coatings is seeking a Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging to provide technical leadership and customer-facing engineering support across the flexible packaging market.

This role serves as a trusted technical advisor supporting laminating adhesives and coatings technologies, helping customers optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, implement new technologies, and drive innovation initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in flexible packaging, coatings, laminating adhesives, or converting processes with excellent customer engagement and project management capabilities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Technical Customer Support

• Provide technical recommendations, troubleshooting, and application support for customers

• Conduct onsite technical visits including:

• Product demonstrations

• Audits

• Process troubleshooting

• Equipment optimization

• Support complaint investigations and root cause analysis

• Document activities and findings within CRM and laboratory systems

Flexible Packaging & Coating Expertise

• Support laminating adhesives and coatings applications

• Provide expertise in:

• Coating technologies

• Converting processes

• Flexible packaging applications

• Mechanical/application equipment optimization

• Assist customers in improving adhesive-related manufacturing processes

Project Management & Innovation

• Lead customer-focused technical projects from concept through implementation

• Scope and justify customer projects and technical initiatives

• Collaborate cross-functionally with:

• Product Development

• Manufacturing

• Supply Chain

• Sales & Marketing

• Support innovation pipeline initiatives and new technology adoption

Training & Relationship Management

• Deliver technical training to customers and field sales teams

• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all organizational levels

• Promote best practices and share technical learnings across accounts

Laboratory & Technical Analysis

• Coordinate and prioritize laboratory testing activities

• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations

• Analyze complex technical and application-related problems

• Support troubleshooting and process optimization initiatives

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:

• Chemical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Chemistry

• Or related technical field

• 5–10+ years of:

• Technical service

• Application engineering

• Flexible packaging industry experience

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills

⭐ Highly Preferred Experience

• Flexible packaging industry experience

• Hands-on coating and/or converting expertise

• Experience with:

• Laminating adhesives

• Coatings technologies

• Application equipment

• Converting machinery

• Customer-facing technical service experience

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Flexible Packaging
✔ Laminating Adhesives
✔ Coatings Technology
✔ Application Engineering
✔ Technical Service
✔ Troubleshooting
✔ Process Optimization
✔ Converting Equipment
✔ Project Management
✔ Customer Training
✔ Root Cause Analysis
✔ Industrial Manufacturing

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on technical expert within flexible packaging and coatings environments

• Strong customer-facing engineer comfortable working onsite with manufacturing teams

• Excellent communicator capable of interacting with operators through executive leadership

• Organized and proactive project leader with strong analytical capabilities

• Comfortable balancing technical problem solving with commercial support responsibilities

🌟 Why Join

• Join a globally recognized innovation leader in adhesives and coatings technology

• Fully remote role with significant customer engagement and technical ownership

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge flexible packaging solutions

• Strong career growth and international development opportunities

• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence

📋 Additional Details

• Fully remote position

• Heavy customer interaction and travel-based role

• Travel up to ~60% with advance planning and support for work-life balance

• Candidates must be comfortable working independently and managing multiple customer projects simultaneously

Sales Representative – Packaging & Corrugated | Scotia, NY | Uncapped Commission

Sales Representative

📍 Location: Scotia, New York
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🏭 Industry: Packaging / Corrugated / Manufacturing

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus uncapped commission structure

• Strong commission earning potential

• Full benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision

  • 401(k) with company contributions

  • PTO & paid holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Life & disability insurance

🚀 Overview

A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking a Sales Representative to develop and grow business within the corrugated packaging market.

This role is responsible for building strong customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving profitable sales growth across the assigned territory.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Territory & Account Management

• Develop and manage a defined sales territory

• Build long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers

• Create and execute strategic account growth plans

Business Development

• Identify and secure new business opportunities through:

  • Prospecting

  • Networking

  • Customer visits

  • Industry events

• Drive profitable growth through new account development

Consultative Sales

• Evaluate customer packaging requirements and recommend solutions

• Deliver value-based selling strategies focused on:

  • Efficiency

  • Cost savings

  • Packaging performance

• Partner with internal teams to deliver tailored customer solutions

Market & Industry Analysis

• Monitor market trends and competitive activity

• Identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation

• Support strategic growth initiatives within the territory

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant experience

• 2+ years of sales experience

• Valid driver’s license required

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Experience in:

  • Packaging industry

  • Corrugated box manufacturing

  • Manufacturing sales environments

• Familiarity with the Scotia, NY territory and surrounding market

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Proven sales professional with packaging or corrugated industry experience

• Strong hunter mentality with ability to develop new business

• Comfortable managing customer relationships across a large territory

• Highly motivated, disciplined, and results-driven

• Able to travel frequently for customer meetings and site visits

📝 Screening Considerations

• Do you have experience in the packaging or corrugated industry?

• Are you familiar with the territory surrounding Scotia, NY?

• Do you have experience managing customer accounts and developing new business?

• Are you comfortable with frequent travel throughout the territory?

🌍 Territory & Travel

• Territory covers approximately a 150-mile radius around Scotia, NY

• Frequent travel required (50%+ customer-facing time)

• Client visits, trade events, and onsite meetings are part of the role

📈 Career Growth

• Strong advancement opportunities within a global manufacturing organization

• Ongoing sales and leadership development programs

• Opportunity to build long-term career in industrial sales and packaging solutions

Senior Account Executive – Inks (Narrow Web Packaging)

Senior Account Executive – Inks (Narrow Web)

📍 Location: Northeast U.S. Territory (Hybrid)

• Ideal locations: Central NY, New Jersey, Philadelphia

• Territory coverage: Virginia → Maine, inland to NY & PA

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🎓 Education: High School Diploma minimum (degree preferred)
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Packaging / Printing

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000

• Full benefits package

• Relocation support available (for ideal candidate)

🚀 Overview

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Account Executive – Inks to drive profitable growth across key Narrow Web packaging customers.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role combining commercial ownership and technical expertise, focused on water-based and UV-curable inks and coatings.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Account & Revenue Ownership

• Manage a portfolio of strategic customer accounts

• Own:

  • Revenue growth

  • Margin performance

  • Account profitability

• Develop and execute account growth strategies

• Lead pricing, negotiations, and commercial agreements

Business Development

• Identify and convert new opportunities:

  • Product conversions

  • Line extensions

  • New applications

• Expand presence within existing accounts and new markets

Technical & Solution Selling

• Act as a solutions advisor, not just a supplier

• Leverage expertise in:

  • Water-based inks

  • UV-curable inks and coatings

• Lead:

  • Press trials

  • Product launches

  • Technical validations

• Translate technical performance into clear business value

Customer Relationship Management

• Build relationships across:

  • Operations

  • Quality

  • Procurement

  • Executive leadership

• Act as the primary escalation point for technical and commercial issues

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:

  • Technical service teams

  • R&D

  • Manufacturing

  • Supply chain

• Ensure seamless product adoption and support

✅ Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in:

  • Packaging

  • Printing

  • Inks / coatings

  • Or related manufacturing environment

• Strong commercial experience in:

  • Account management

  • Technical sales

• Proven ability to:

  • Solve customer problems

  • Manage complex accounts

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities

⭐ Preferred Skills

• Experience with color management systems (e.g., X-Rite)

• Understanding of:

  • Lamination

  • Coating

  • Post-print converting processes

• Knowledge of:

  • VOC compliance

  • Safety and regulatory standards

🧠 Key Skills

• Strategic account management

• Technical solution selling

• Packaging and ink systems knowledge

• Commercial negotiation

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Customer relationship management

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical sales professional within packaging/printing

• Comfortable owning large accounts and driving growth

• Able to bridge technical expertise and commercial strategy

• Independent, proactive, and goal-driven

• Experienced in working with manufacturing and production teams

📝 Screening Questions

• Do you have experience working with packaging materials and inks?

• Have you resolved technical issues related to packaging or inks?

• Have you received direct customer feedback on product performance?

• Have you worked cross-functionally to implement technical solutions?

• Are you familiar with industry trends in packaging and inks?

📊 Travel & Work Model

• Hybrid working environment

• Regional travel across Northeast territory

Electro Mechanic I – Night Shift (Industrial Maintenance)

Electro Mechanic I – Nights

📍 Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Onsite)
🕒 Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM | 12-hour continental shift

• 3 days one week / 4 days the next

• Off every other weekend

• Overtime may be required

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Level
🎓 Education: Not specified (relevant experience required)
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial

💰 Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $36.34 – $39.85/hour

• Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour

• Benefits: Full package (health, retirement, PTO, etc.)

🚀 Overview

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an Electro Mechanic I (Night Shift) to support plant operations through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment.

This role is critical in ensuring equipment reliability, production efficiency, and safety compliance in a fast-paced industrial environment.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems

• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement solutions

• Maintain motors, contactors, relays, pumps, compressors, and related systems

Electrical & Technical Work

• Read and interpret:

  • Electrical blueprints

  • Wiring diagrams

  • Schematics and technical specifications

• Use diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters) to verify functionality

• Troubleshoot industrial motor controls and PLC systems

Equipment & Facility Support

• Maintain:

  • Chillers

  • Process pumps

  • Ink and glue systems

• Operate shop equipment such as:

  • Band saws

  • Mills

  • Lathes

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

• Document repairs and parts usage in CMMS systems

• Support spare parts inventory management

• Participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety standards

✅ Required Qualifications

• Experience in:

  • Industrial manufacturing OR

  • Military equipment maintenance

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment

• Strong knowledge of:

  • PLC troubleshooting

  • Industrial motor controls

• Ability to work independently on night shifts and rotating schedules

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Industry experience with:

  • Blown film

  • Sheet extrusion

  • Flexographic printing

  • Lamination

  • Slitting equipment

• Forklift operation experience

💪 Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to:

  • Lift up to 50 lbs

  • Work on ladders and lifts

  • Bend, kneel, and twist as required

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment

• Ability to manage multiple tasks during off-shift hours

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on Electro Mechanic with strong industrial troubleshooting skills

• Comfortable working independently in a night shift environment

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, and motor controls

• Proactive mindset with focus on safety, uptime, and efficiency

• Experience in packaging or extrusion environments is a strong plus

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Life, disability, and additional insurance options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee wellbeing programs

📝 Interview Process

1. Initial recruiter screen (30 minutes)

2. Onsite interview with team

Complex Sales Manager – Industrial Manufacturing & Packaging (Multi-Site Leadership)

Complex Sales Manager

📍 Location: Arden Hills, MN (covering Shakopee & White Bear Lake, MN)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
📈 Experience Level: Mid–Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 7+ years Sales | 2+ years Sales Leadership
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Complex Sales Manager to lead sales and marketing operations across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability through strategic leadership, market-driven initiatives, and effective team management. You will oversee a regional sales function, align cross-functional teams, and build strong customer relationships within a competitive industrial market.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the sales and marketing function across multiple sites within the region

• Develop and execute market-driven strategies to drive profitable growth

• Align resources to capitalize on regional and geographic opportunities

• Drive structured sales initiatives (e.g., 80/20 focus principles) to improve performance

Revenue & Business Growth

• Own a significant portion of business unit revenue performance

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strategic accounts

• Strengthen and expand relationships with existing customers

• Develop business-building partnerships and alliances

Customer & Market Focus

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through value-driven solutions

• Deliver tailored strategies aligned with target customer needs

• Monitor market trends and adjust sales approach accordingly

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing sales team

• Provide coaching, direction, and performance management

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, service, and marketing teams to deliver integrated solutions

• Align sales strategies with operational capabilities and customer requirements

• Support execution of business objectives through cross-functional coordination

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• 7+ years of sales experience

• 2+ years of sales leadership or management experience

• Strong experience in industrial or manufacturing sales environments

• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and customer engagement

Preferred Experience

• Experience in corrugated packaging or related industries (highly preferred)

• Strong understanding of the Minneapolis regional market

• Experience managing multi-site or regional sales operations

Key Skills

• Sales leadership and team development

• Strategic planning and execution

• Customer relationship management

• Business development and account growth

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Commercial and operational insight

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a results-driven sales leader who:

• Has strong experience in corrugated or industrial packaging sales

• Understands the local Minneapolis market dynamics

• Can lead and scale a regional sales function

• Is skilled at building long-term customer relationships

• Brings a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact regional sales function

• Work within a large, established manufacturing environment

• Strong career progression and leadership development opportunities

• Collaborative and performance-driven culture

Maintenance Engineer | Terrebonne, QC | $80K–$100K CAD + Bonus | Manufacturing & Reliability

⚙️ Maintenance Engineer

📍 Terrebonne, QC (Onsite)
💼 Mid-Level | Reports to Plant Leadership
💰 Salary: CAD $80,000 – $100,000 + Negotiable Signing Bonus

Why This Role is Exciting

Step into a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be a driving force behind plant reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. This isn’t just maintenance—it’s about shaping a culture of excellence and efficiency, where every project you lead creates measurable impact on performance and productivity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, schedule, and oversee both preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Collaborate with production teams to align maintenance with operational goals.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions that drive long-term reliability.

• Lead cost-reduction and process improvement projects to boost efficiency.

• Monitor and update KPIs to ensure measurable improvements.

• Develop clear equipment maintenance procedures and ensure PM work orders are completed on time.

• Play an active role in supporting the plant’s safety program.

• Champion the use of Lean tools, TPM practices, and CMMS systems to elevate standards across the facility.

What We’re Looking For

✅ BSc in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
✅ 2+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a Continuous Improvement environment
✅ Background in Flexible Packaging maintenance (highly desirable)
✅ Strong Microsoft Office & CMMS system expertise
✅ Fluent in English & French (facility interviews conducted in French)
✅ A proactive problem solver who thrives on the production floor and isn’t afraid to take ownership

Benefits & Perks

🌟 CAD $80,000 – $100,000 salary range
🌟 Negotiable signing bonus
🌟 Dental, medical, and vision insurance
🌟 Life insurance & retirement plan
🌟 Paid time off & additional benefits
🌟 Opportunities for growth in a world-class manufacturing environment

🚀 If you’re passionate about reliability, thrive in fast-paced manufacturing, and want to play a key role in driving operational excellence, this role is for you.