Manager Structural Design (Scarborough)

Job Details Posting Details Description Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box About Us At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), were committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, weve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact. The Opportunity The Corrugated Structural Design Manager reports to the Director of Sales Operations, is responsible for enhance the work environment and leading the corrugated design team to be Best in Class creation, innovation and application of corrugated design elements and packaging solutions. Ensure the design team is an integral part of our growth by design strategy by having the end in mind as it concerns our clients, which directly impact customer experience. Collaborate with designers, graphic artists, customer service, estimating, sales, and production teams. Support and interact with clients to refine designs and troubleshoot issues. What you''ll do Design Leadership: Leading thestructuraldesignteam andprocess from concept to completion, providing technical direction and guidance to designers(Corrugated Packaging Specialist)as needed Employee engagement scores aregood but could be better. This is highly dynamic team withahigh levelof creativityand commitment in need of a leader who can help them level up Client Interaction: Collaboratewith Sales and theirclients to understand their needs, presenthigh leveldesign proposals, and addressing any concerns or feedback Team Management: Supervising and mentoring a team of designers, fostering their professional development, and ensuring they have the resources to succeed Technical Expertise: Familiarity with trends in corrugated packaging design, including sustainability, e-commerce solutions, and digital printing technologies Ability to bridging the gap between creative design and practical production, ensuring that innovative and effective packaging solutions are delivered to clients Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all designs meet quality standards,comply withrelevant regulations, and align with client specifications Review Notice of Disputes (NODs, nonconformances); drive to true root cause to ensure corrective actions plans are implemented and trained to all staff to eliminate common or new issues What you''ll bring Post secondary required, abachelors degree is preferred; lean toward packaging and printing technology or other structural engineering for packaging 6+ years of experience indesignmanagement orleadership. Team management experienceprimarily in adynamic high pace setting Exceptional leadership,critical thinking, andpatience areskillsessential for managing both employees and customers Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing situations simultaneously. Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strongskills in professionalism and diplomacy Strong understanding of specifications, tooling, workflows, andcost controls Proven success leading teams throughtechnical understanding / learning,process change and improvement initiatives Excellent verbal and written communication to liaise withcustomers, tool / dievendors, machine vendors,andinternal departments Customerexperiencefocused;dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality support tailored to customer and account-specific needs Data analysis; analyzing data toidentifytrends and areas for improvement, includes analyzing options including impact and feasibility Proven ability toidentifyand resolve design and production issues, ensuringtimelyand efficient project completion Technical proficiency in: Artios CAD, Adobe Suite of Products, Esko and Esko Workflow,Kongsbergor other cutting table experience Microsoft Excell, Word,Power Point,and other Office 365daily tool applications. Power BI and Power Automate is a plus Other Office 365 tools and AI apps a plus What We Offer Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included) Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition Opportunities for advancement and internal movement Education assistance for continuous skill development Academic scholarships for employees children Safety equipment and PPE support program Knowledge of advanced material considerationsis an asset. Inclusion and Accessibility Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition teamwere here to support you. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process. Hiring Range : $90,000 to $110,000 per year. A candidates experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Qualifications Skills Behaviors: Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2neaxy