Packaging Process & Commercialization Consultant (Contract/Temporary)
Woodland FoodsWaukegan, Illinois, United States
Posted March 24, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Woodland Foods, established in 1989, is a trusted provider of gourmet ingredients and custom blending solutions. Specializing in international flavors and sustainable sourcing, the company offers a wide range of products from superfoods to specialty blends, catering to foodservice, industrial, and retail customers with efficient delivery and collaborative partnerships.
Job Description
This is a contract/temporary role to support packaging commercialization and process initiatives across current product pipeline projects. The consultant will provide technical expertise to translate packaging concepts into scalable solutions and support successful execution of specific commercialization efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in packaging development and commercialization within consumer goods or food manufacturing
- Experience supporting scale-up from R&D through production
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, equipment, and testing methods
- Experience working in manufacturing, pilot plant, and/or R&D environments
- Familiarity with industry standards (ASTM, ISTA) preferred
- Familiarity with TOPS software (documenting pallet patterns)
