Director, Food Packaging

Shorr Packaging Corp is an established leader in the packaging industry, specializing in innovative packaging solutions designed to meet a wide variety of market needs. Known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Shorr Packaging offers a comprehensive suite of packaging products and services that cater to diverse industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, retail, and manufacturing. As an employee-owned company, Shorr Packaging embraces a unique culture of shared ownership and dedication to excellence, fostering an environment where every team member contributes to the company’s ongoing success and growth. This approach not only aligns the interests of the company with those of its employees but also drives continuous innovation and exceptional service delivery. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, customer focus, and operational excellence, Shorr Packaging remains a trusted partner for businesses looking to optimize their packaging strategies.

The company is currently seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Director of Food Packaging to join its leadership team. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing Shorr Packaging’s strategy in the food and beverage packaging sector, encompassing materials, equipment, and related services. The Director will act as the subject matter expert, translating market trends, customer requirements, and supplier capabilities into effective go-to-market strategies, sales enablement tools, and pipeline execution plans. By working closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and supplier partners, the Director will strengthen the company’s food packaging portfolio, improve sales win rates, and ensure a seamless customer experience.

This position requires a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of food packaging applications such as films, trays, rigid containers, corrugate, protective packaging, and labels. The Director will lead initiatives to identify new business opportunities, develop proposals, and support negotiations with executive-level stakeholders. They will also be responsible for maintaining pipeline rigor, overseeing CRM utilization, and driving actions to meet revenue and gross margin targets. Additionally, the role involves leading cross-functional pursuit teams to secure strategic programs, managing pricing discipline and profitability, building strong supplier/manufacturer relationships, and supporting new customer onboarding and implementation.

The ideal candidate will possess at least seven years of progressive experience in food or beverage packaging, along with comprehensive knowledge of food safety and quality systems such as SQF, HACCP, and GFSI standards. Strong analytical and financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and proven consultative selling expertise are required to influence customers and internal stakeholders effectively. The role includes domestic travel up to 40% of the time and offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary range from $180,000 to $220,000 per year.

Shorr Packaging provides a rich benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401K plan with matching. As an equal-opportunity employer, Shorr Packaging is committed to inclusivity and diversity in its workforce, ensuring all candidates receive fair consideration irrespective of veteran or disability status or any other protected classification.