Packaging Engineer

Job description

Summary:

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and improvement of primary and secondary packaging across multiple product lines, as well as cost reduction and process/manufacturing continuous improvement projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Improve productivity, line speed, efficiency, reduce waste, and eliminate bottlenecks associated with packaging components and fill line equipment to enhance company OEE.
• Direct the execution of Lean initiatives, targeted towards improving company’s performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost associated to packaging material.
• Assess and diagnose root cause to implement corrective actions for production line efficiencies.
• Serve as technical liaison to our internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop designs, specifications, samples, and written analysis of new or proposed packaging solutions.
• Conduct package testing protocols to include filling, capping, warehouse, and ship tests. 
• Review and approve packaging mold qualifications and manufacturing line trials.
• Provide key technical support for packaging quality deviations and corrective and preventive actions. 
• Ability to conduct capacity studies and identify/implement productivity improvements for new technologies or packaging.
• Lead technical expert for UN and 49 CFR regulations as it pertains to hazardous material shipments.
• Develop/deliver technical training for various levels of the organization and suppliers as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Not applicable currently.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on packaging/industrial engineering or related business field.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience with packaging engineering preferably in personal care industry.
• Experience with corrugate in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with 3D modeling and pallet configuration software such as SolidWorks and TOPS.
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR regulations, UN Certification, ISTA and ASTM standards.
• Familiar with Lean principles and Six Sigma. 

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communications, and strong listening skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to gain understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people to provide packaging solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Ability to lead change using change management tools and techniques. 
• Ability to lead and influence people at all levels throughout the organization.