Packaging Engineer - Oak Brook, United States - TreeHouse Foods

    TreeHouse Foods
    TreeHouse Foods Oak Brook, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Employee Type:
    Full timeLocation:IL Oak Brook

    Job Type:
    Research and Development Packaging

    Job Posting Title:

    Packaging Engineer About Us:
    TreeHouse Foods (


    NYSE:
    THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people.

    We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families.

    We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future .


    What You Gain:
    Competitive compensation and benefits program
    Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
    Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities
    An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
    Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
    Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your
    team through our employee recognition programs

    Job Description:

    About the Role:The Packaging Engineer role at the Oak Brook location will manage the design/plan/validation and implementation of new packaging technologies, line extensions, package/product improvement and technical service for Treehouse Foods that meet product requirements.

    You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:


    • Executes moderate to complex technical assignments including cost savings, quality improvements, operation support and new product development
    • Uses technical expertise on cross-functional project teams and technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical service to independently determine and develop technical approach to solutions on product development teams
    • Functions as the Technical Leader for focused projects, providing direction and monitoring various associates, support groups or contractors as project dictates. Identifies and resolves technical conflicts, including resources, to ensure projects meet business expectations
    • Design, execute and analyze experimentation
    • Support on-going business projects, from start to finish, including project development, specifications, in-process control points, testing requirements, operating guidelines, trials, execution and maintenance.
    • Develop external industry network through work with suppliers, interactions and participation with technical organizations (IoPP, SPC, etc.)
    • Identify basic opportunities that drive value into the company
    • Conduct all activities in compliance with established safety standards and Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP)

    Important Details:
    This is a full-time role located in our offices in Oak Brook, IL on a hybrid schedule

    About You:

    You'll fit right in if you have:

    Bachelor's Degree Required:
    Packaging, Engineering or related technical field

    • 3+ years' experience
    • Demonstrated ability to influence project direction by providing technical input to the planning and decision making process
    • Proven skills in project management, negotiation, technical problem solving and ability to perform these skills at an advanced level or higher
    • Ability to interact and collaborate with RDI groups, external resources, suppliers and consultants to achieve project objectives
    • Solid understanding and experience with paperboard, corrugate, film, plastics and glass packaging materials
    • Experience with TOPS/CAPE
    • Ability to travel up to 30% Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away
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