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JOB ORDER # 3557

Position Title:Senior Packaging Technologist Location:Eastern part of Midwest
Required Education:B.S. in Packaging Engineering Packaging Specialty:Consumer Foods
Required Experience:6-10 YearsRequired Travel:Up to 25-30%
Salary/Bonus:Competitive/YesRelocation Provided:Yes
Reason Available:New-GrowthEmployee Type:Full Time Employee
DESCRIPTION - PRIMARY DUTIES:
Our client is a $10 billion global company whose extensive line of food products enjoy #1 or #2 market share in more than 50 countries.  With approximately 32,500 people around the globe they are a leader in innovation that has served their customers for over 140 years!  Continued growth has led to the need for a Senior Packaging Professional to join their team! 

Position:  Senior Packaging Technologist
The Senior Packaging Technologist will identify, develop, and commercialize innovative and cost effective packaging designs in support of Consumer Product (CP) Brand and Channels initiatives.  In addition, he, or she, will provide technical support at all points in the supply chain to resolve packaging design/material related issues.


Principal Accountabilities:
 
  • To develop, specify, and commercialize innovative packaging designs in a timely fashion in support of CP Brand and Channels initiatives.
  • To minimize the cost of packaging components via design optimization and qualification of alternate suppliers and materials.
  • To improve the functional performance of packaging designs with respect to supply chain handling and consumer usage requirements.
  • To develop and maintain accurate and complete specifications for all packaging components for assigned brands/SKUs
  • To provide technical support at all points in the supply chain to resolve packaging design/material related issues.
  • Maintain a close liaison with Quality Assurance and Marketing to evaluate technical and marketing data for assistance in resolution of quality or marketing package related problems.
  • Quality: assure that all packaging will maintain the desired shelf-life of the product while maintaining structure integrity on-line and through distribution and handling.
  • Profitability: strive for minimal package cost through package system, equipment and supplier evaluation.
  • Marketing: Assure that the package meets the desired marketing objective.
  • Regulatory Requirements: Ensure that all packaging material meets Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
  • Specifications: Assure that that the established specification, ensure quality of product.
  • Communication: Assure comprehensive communications of product and packaging developments and activities to all concerned.
 Reports to:  Manager of Packaging Engineering
REQUIREMENTS - IDEAL BACKGROUND:
Role Requires:  B.S. in Package Engineering or related engineering field.

Experience:
  6-10 Years of related professional experience with a strong preference for Consumer Foods based package development.


Essential Qualifications:
  The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of package materials, packaging manufacturing processes and other qualifications will include:

  • Demonstrated experience in project management.
  • Self-starter, capable of managing a portfolio of project assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills.
  • Good problem solving and mechanical aptitude.
  • Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD)
IF INTERESTED - CONTACT QUALITY SEARCH:
The opportunity above is very “Active” and if you are interested, and a good fit, you must advise as soon as possible.  If you are not, thank you for passing it along to a colleague who could benefit! Inquiries will be handled promptly, professionally and confidentially and please refer to Job Order # 3557 when inquiring.

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:  Tom HirtzEmail:  tom@qsjobs.comPh:  (815) 462-1466
   
Contact:  Colleen KillenEmail:  colleen@qsjobs.comPh:  (219) 728-1951
   
Contact:  Jeff WolfeEmail:  jeff@qsjobs.comPh:  (219) 926-7772
   
                                 You may also contact Quality Search for further details.  
    
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