The Senior Packaging Engineer will assist the Manager in the identification, development and commercialization of new, improved, and cost-reduced packaging while supporting the cross-functional project tasks. The Engineer will help to develop the design of packaging systems or equipment necessary to drive strategy and initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
Manage capital projects from concept to implementation through GLC's Capital Process.
Responsible for defining scope, RFP (Request for Proposal), line design, layout, AFE (Authorization for Expenditure), purchase, FAT, install, start-up, and follow-up.
Evaluate, research, and develop new/alternate materials, process methods, equipment and technologies.
Maintain strong understanding and application of experimental design, performance specs, and CQV design.
Plan, execute, and analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.
Review and approve, interpret, develop, and issue technical specifications.
Manage materials to maximize operating efficiencies while containing/reducing expenses.
Foster the vendor selection and qualification process while ensuring new materials comply with GLC standards and expectations.
Set-up and/or design for new products/packages for customers and producing plants.
Improve plant efficiencies through equipment automation.
Standardize and manage specifications and procedures relating to packaging and machinery applications to optimize finished product quality and performance.
Provide solutions for daily issues related to packaging, supplies, costing materials & labor.
Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing teams to lead feasibility studies for new products.
Manage GLC Sustainability Program.
Manage GLC Packaging Specification System.
All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering.
7 years of Engineering experience or more.
Strong Capital Project Management Skills.
AutoCAD Proficient.
Strong written and verbal communications.
Knowledge of food packaging, preferably cheese or meat.
Ability to communicate with packaging material suppliers, packaging equipment manufacturers, and co-packers.
Up to 50% of travel.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in package commercialization.
Experience in attending customer visits to support the sales/marketing team.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
