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Senior Packaging Engineer at KIK International LLC

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia





Job Description:

Senior Packaging Engineer We are KIK! We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars . We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities . We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa . We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa ™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone ® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals . We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products . Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics . Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity . Position Overview The Senior Packaging Engineer will be an intricate part of the engineering team and will be responsible for a vast array of duties including the design, testing, and documenting of a variety of packaging protocols primarily for the KIK Household Business Unit and may support Prestone Automotive and BioLab Pool Business Unit(s) (if needed). This position is located in the Atlanta area (Lawrenceville/Sandy Springs/Hybrid). Responsibilities


  • Support/Lead Packaging Cost Savings Initiatives.
  • Support/Lead Revenue and Growth Opportunities (new products).
  • KPIs (cost savings $, revenue impacted $, project timelines)
  • Technical:
  • Lead technical packaging related supplier sourcing changes, manufacturing validations and provide technical leadership in addressing packaging supplier quality issues.
  • Lead innovation and value engineering initiatives with packaging supplier engineering and technical capability assessments.
  • Generate packaging related documentation including specifications, test plans, qualification plans, reports and technical presentations.
  • Define and test packaging material compatibility with products to reduce/eliminate field issues/concerns.
  • Maintain KIK packaging specifications and drawing database.
  • Develop appropriate pallet patterns and other parameters necessary to ensure product distribution for efficiency and integrity.
  • Lead Packaging Cost Savings Initiatives by identifying cost saving opportunities in current and new packaging design.
  • Operations:
  • Support manufacturing in addressing technical packaging opportunities and production challenges.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing with design for manufacturing in mind.
  • Provide packaging technical support for equipment installations and modifications to the manufacturing plant.
  • Work cross functionally with internal groups to take new development and existing packaging improvement projects to market.
Interpersonal

  • Build relationships with business partners throughout the site. Communicate well and clearly, taking the time to understand manufacturing processes.
Requirements & Skills Education:

  • BS in Packaging Science preferred or engineering field of study.
  • Minimum of 5 years of packaging engineering experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledgeable of Rigid Plastic such as EBM and IM process and Flexible packaging.
  • Facilitate and interact with customers, suppliers, and internal cross functional teams.
  • Able to write SOP, design, and test packaging components/designs.
  • Knowledgeable using SolidWorks, TOPS, AutoCAD and creating 3D models.
  • Ability to take a project from concept through completion of finished good/component.
  • Create reports, line verifications, drawings, and specifications using organized written and verbal communication.
  • Analyze production equipment, lines and suggest improvements.
  • IOPP Certification preferred.
  • UN/DOT Certification preferred.
  • Able to conduct ISTA testing and on-site lab testing.
Desired Traits

  • Technical knowledge of packaging substrates and manufacturing processes.
  • Team oriented, seek feedback/solution from multiple functional areas and work in a collaborative environment.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Positive, solution-based approach to all research issues.
  • Comfortable working with data to guide decision making through design of experiments.
  • Attention to details.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Team player
A Career with KIK Offers: KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth. Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products. www.KIKCORP.com KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.





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