- Manage complex local projects
- Initiates project development and continuous improvement plans
- Initiates change, improvement & influence decisions at the project level.
- Looks for new packaging and processes if needed.
- Develop packaging with suppliers meeting internal specifications
- Cost analysis of all packaging solutions
- Up to date on new packaging technology by attending conferences, classes and exhibitions.
- Participates in Supplier Audits and Qualifications
- Identify and lead root cause analysis of non-compliant supplier packaging.
- Validates packaging for conformity to guidelines, part quality, material handling, and stacking integrity
- Support cross-functional relationships
- Support the study of Marketing briefs.
- Lead industrial qualification trials
- Regular updates with R&D Packaging Manager
- Lead supplier compliance, packaging re-engineering and standard pack optimization initiatives
- Manages/coaches and assists in the development of R&D technicians and engineers
- Leads the development, validation and implementation of new products & packaging designs
- Leads technicians to master essential skills/techniques
- Maintain production awareness and compatibility:
- Carry out optimized plan of palletization.
- Stay informed on the production planning and bring product's knowledge to solve problems with the production team.
- Participate to solve quality issues and customer's complaints.
- Lead Industrialization trials
- Organize and validate logistical trials.
- Design and document trial protocol and results.
- Conduct tests related to the operation of plant equipment and processes.
- Perform production tests on operations such as innovation and improvements.
- All other duties as assigned Key Performance Indicator (KPI):
- Deliver OTIF (On Time In Full)
- Ideas are proactively proposed during the year
- New products, Operational Improvements, Productivity Improvements, Cost Savings, Speed to Market, Innovation and New ways of working
- 5+ Years of CPG experience required
- Experience in the food industry working on the packaging or in the packaging industry preferred
- Experience supporting manufacturing environment is preferred. SKILLS
- Delivers results in a clear and timely manner
- Capable of understanding the broad scope of projects
- Works in a cross-functional manner to influence change
- Capable of determining business needs
- Advanced knowledge and experience in field
- Implementation of new processes and/or technology to projects.
- Adaptable to flexible project objectives
- Cross-functional experience with vendors/suppliers
- Able to manage risks and lead/influence business decisions on complex projects independently
- Deals with complex problems & delivers solutions independently. Anticipate issues and proposes contingencies PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel 30-50% of time
- Ability to travel internationally
- Ability to repeatedly lift 30lbs
- Must be able to work in normal office conditions, lab and in the manufacturing plant.
- Must be able to wear PPE
- Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and be on their feet for extended periods of time. Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply". PId8d031b2f
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GOGO squeeZ-Senior R&D Packaging Engineer-Traverse City - Chicago, IL, United States - Bel Brands USA
Description
Country:
United States
City:
Traverse City
Job Family:
Research / Development / Innovation
Contract Type:
Unlimited-term
Job ID: 50640 GOGO squeeZ-Senior R&D Packaging Engineer-Traverse City Bel, makers of iconic brands including GOGO squeeZ, Babybel, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one.
For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel's commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all.The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.
Job Summary:
The Senior R&D Packaging Engineer leads the packaging development required by Materne North America's marketing team, facilitates the launch of new products, participates in the industrial application and proposes optimization of existing process/packaging.
A successful person in this role is a pro-active thought leader who seizes opportunities for improvement. They demonstrated past success in executing internal and external projects in a manufacturing environment.Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science / Engineering EXPERIENCE * Minimum of 10 years' experience required.
