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JOB ORDER # 3513  -  Consumer Foods  -  Senior Packaging Engineer  -  East  -  5 Plus Years
 
Position Title:Senior Packaging EngineerLocation:East - Mid-Atlantic
Required Education:B.S. in Packaging Engineering Packaging Specialty:Consumer Foods
Required Experience:5 Plus YearsRequired Travel:10%
Salary/Bonus:CompetitiveRelocation Provided:Yes
Reason Available:GrowthEmployee Type:Full Time Employee
 
Description:

This company is a leading consumer foods company that has been in business since 1920.  Their products are in an increasing demand and they are distributed in over 50 countries.  With over 20,000 employees and annual revenues of nearly $5 billion, they are a dynamic company and great place to work at.  Continued strong growth is allowing them to seek a talented and ambitious person to join their packaging team!


Position:  Senior Packaging Engineer The Senior Packaging Engineer will plan, conduct and lead packaging projects with minimal supervision.  He or she will be responsible for the development of packaging in support of business needs with the primary focus being on new products.  In addition the successful candidate will:
  • Identify innovative packaging concepts and opportunities to drive business growth. 
  • Prepare accurate and timely specifications for all packaging developed. 
  • Execute Package Development projects to grow top line volume in support of New Product Development as a % of Revenue goals. 
  • Conduct and lead required experimentation at the lab/pilot plant/plant. 
  • Works with Purchasing to ensure consistency of packaging supplier utilization where possible. 
  • Document all development work accurately, including written documentation of package showings, and plant trials and lab work. 
  • Works with Marketing to become the technical packaging consumer expert for assigned products.  Understands who the consumer is, why and how they use our packages. 
  • Continually build positive relationships with key functions (i.e. Marketing, Purchasing, QA, and Operations) to successfully implement new package developments.

Position Reports To: 
Director of Packaging 
 
Requirements:
Role Requires:  B.S. Degree in Packaging Engineering

Experience:  5 Years minimum experience with packaging in relevant industry.

Expected Areas of Competence:
  • Technical problem solving skills.
  • Understanding of packaging materials, equipment, product/package relationship, and packaging industry.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Planning skills, ability to coordinate multi-task projects.
  • Working knowledge of TOPS, Cape or equivalent.
  • Excellent project management and time management skills.
  • Understanding of TAPPI, ASTM, and/or ISTA testing procedures and related equipment.
  • Good Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
 
Your Action is Required:
The opportunity above is very “Active” and if you are interested, and a good fit, you must advise us as soon as possible.  If you are not, thank you for passing it along to a colleague who could benefit! All inquiries will be handled promptly, professionally and confidentially and please reference the Job Order # when inquiring.

 
Contacting Quality Search:
If you have already been working with one of our Quality Search representatives, they will appreciate you contacting them direct.  For convenience and reference, contact information is below:

Contact:  Mark JeselnickEmail:  mark@qsjobs.comOffice:  (412) 631-8505
Contact:  Tom HirtzEmail:  tom@qsjobs.comOffice:  (815) 462-1466
Contact:  Colleen KillenEmail:  colleen@qsjobs.comOffice:  (219) 728-1951
Contact:  Jeff WolfeEmail:  jeff@qsjobs.comOffice:  (219) 926-7772
   
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