Innovation Center Manager

Other Kansas City, Missouri


Description

Elevate Your Career as an Innovation Center Manager at MULTIVAC!

Join a fast-paced leader in the packaging industry where innovation meets impact, and your expertise will help shape the future of packaging solutions! At MULTIVAC, you'll have the unique opportunity to become the creative ambassador of an international packaging powerhouse. Collaborate with industry-leading companies across food, medical, and consumer goods to redefine what’s possible and push the boundaries of innovation.

This is not just a job—it's your chance to leave a lasting mark as the machine setup and technical expert on MULTIVAC’s industry-leading prototype equipment. If you’re ready to lead boldly, inspire creativity, and thrive in a role that champions excellence, ingenuity, and collaboration, then MULTIVAC is the place for you. Watch your career soar as you contribute to groundbreaking packaging solutions!

Position Overview:

As the Innovation Center Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional, market-leading experience for customers visiting the Innovation Center. This is designed for a dynamic leader who drives innovation and fosters strategic partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Engage & Innovate: Organize and manage customer visits, actively collaborating on package development while offering insightful recommendations using MULTIVAC equipment.
  • Lead Demonstrations: Develop and manage a team of technicians to execute high-impact equipment demonstrations that showcase the MULTIVAC value proposition.
  • Optimize Experiences: Establish and refine processes and communication standards, ensuring a seamless customer experience while maintaining strict adherence to technical documentation protocols.
  • Maintain Excellence: Keep the sample rooms, showroom, and processing room in top-notch condition, ready for impressive customer demonstrations that highlight our state-of-the-art technology.
  • Share Knowledge: As an application expert resource, support various business activities and master all aspects of MULTIVAC equipment and applications.

What You Bring:

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field, paired with at least five years of technical experience in the packaging industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong writing and communication skills, enabling you to effectively engage with groups of customers and associates.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and solid reasoning skills for problem-solving.
  • A current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport for occasional travel.

Your Work Environment:

Experience a dynamic and engaging environment where you'll often work near moving mechanical parts, with exposure to various conditions. The noise level may occasionally be loud, but your passion for packaging innovation will drive you forward.

Physical Demands:

Be prepared to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform various physical tasks. This role will require frequent walking and occasional needs to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

If you are passionate about packaging innovation and ready to drive excellence at MULTIVAC, apply now! This is your moment to take the next big step in your career and join a team that is redefining what's possible in the world of packaging. Don’t just be a part of the industry- be a leader in it!