About ProAmpac ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. With a collaborative culture and focus on customer partnerships, we deliver creative packaging solutions that protect, preserve, and promote our customers products all while advancing sustainable materials and processes.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Product Development Lead to join our team at ProAmpac Elsham. This role is critical in leading our product development and technical teams to deliver innovative, high-performance, and sustainable film solutions. You will guide material science initiatives, new product strategies, and technical programs to achieve profitable growth and customer satisfaction.
Ensure new product developments align with existing blown film extrusion capabilities; Optimise film structures for performance, sustainability, and profitability through downgauging, resin substitution, and process efficiency improvements.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to translate customer needs into film specifications and successful product launches.
Lead and prioritise R&D projects to ensure efficient use of lab and production resources, focusing on scalable, commercially viable solutions.
Ensure compliance with global food contact and regulatory standards (e.g., Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers to support co-development and performance validation.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for the R&D and technical team.
Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field.
Experience: 5+ years in blown film manufacturing with proven experience in materials science, product development, and team leadership.
Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Teams, and Outlook.
At ProAmpac, youll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of sustainable flexible packaging. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in an industry-leading organisation.