Job Description

Senior Packaging Engineer – Topeka  Kansas

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Design, Supply Chain, and other functional groups to identify package technologies to deliver consumer centric solutions that meet key attributes (For example: costs, consumer usage/functionality, manufacturability and compatibility/functionality of materials with product).

• Provide technical expertise on wet food packaging to guide business packaging solutions in this market.

• Conduct packaging development and implementation through scale-up and Technology

• Transfer process by partnering with the quality, product development and the manufacturing sites teams to:Ensure that packaging equipment/material system specifications, functionality and design are appropriate for use. Ensure that the packaging provides product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions.

• Supervise package testing, analyze test data and prepare reports to include recommendations and conclusions.Maintain and continuously improve tooling/package qualification plans, technology transfer documentation (Design History Files) and final package component specifications, Manufacturing Specifications, case/cube information cost and savings estimates etc.

• Understands the capabilities of the Packaging Laboratory test equipment and exhibits a working knowledge of their operation.

Education/ Experience Requirements

• Insights & Analytics: translate insights into stra· BS Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science or relevant technical field.

• Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in package development or engineering, preferably in the FMCG.

• Experience with the retort process in the food industry.

• Must be proficient with the following computer programs:

• Cape Pack or other pallet pattern design software.

• SAP or similar ERP system. Project Management skills with experience leading cross functional teams.

• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse cultures and global partners.tegies and actions to develop/improve packaging while leveraging analytics to make fact based decisions.

• Planning/Priority Setting – Multi-tasking of several projects with minimal direction.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

BS Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science or relevant technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in package development or engineering, preferably in the Experience with the retort process in the food industry.

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Bonus Eligible - Yes