Packaging Engineer I

This position is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of packaging for all Business Team’s (CPG, Club, and Food Service) line extension, repackaging, re-fresh, and optimization initiatives.

The role will also manage the improvement and maintenance of existing product lines using new or alternative packaging, equipment setups, or replacements to state-of-the-art packaging equipment.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.


* Streamline the development new project initiatives by leveraging an extensive knowledge base of packaging materials, manufacturing capabilities, and vendor capabilities.


* Optimize packaging based on raw material pricing, availability, and vendor capabilities.


* Provide packaging to optimize total delivered cost (OEE, safety, quality) to align with company goals and objectives.


* Supports business functions as the technical packaging representative for renovation (line extension, repackaging, re-fresh, and optimization) and innovation project types.


* Creates project timelines and requirements for new or improved packaging initiatives.


* Provide project team leadership, motivation, and facilitation to engineers, operators, and R&D personnel.


* Coordinates with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Purchasing, Production, and Distribution on all packaging or equipment changes.


* Work with QA to investigate and eliminate issues of material non-performance as needed. 


* Manages and maintains packaging specifications, SOPs, policies, and procedures.


* Work with material suppliers to test and confirm material specifications.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


* Ability to influence people in a professional and positive manner.


* Provide clear expectations, manages accountability, gains commitment, takes responsibility for the project team's activities, and openly supports organizational objectives.


* Promotes continuous improvement, sets high personal and professional standards, and persists when faced with adversity.


* Ability to develop and communicate a common vision.


* Demonstrates professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader, influencing all levels of the organization.


* Proactive, excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize and operate in a dynamic environment.


* Strong background knowledge in a variety of packaging materials including, but not limited to corrugated boxes, cartons, flexible plastics, and paper.


* Maintains packaging industry & regulatory awareness.


* Ability to write clear technical speci...