GOGO squeeZ-Senior R&D Packaging Engineer-Traverse City
Company: Bel Brands USA
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Country: United StatesCity: Traverse CityJob Family: Research /
Development / InnovationContract Type: Unlimited-termJob ID:
50640GOGO squeeZ-Senior R&D Packaging Engineer-Traverse City
Bel, makers of iconic brands including GOGO squeeZ, Babybel, The
Laughing Cow, and Boursin is a growing global company that values
your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for
everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as
well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being
benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature,
reflects Bel's commitment to sustainability and healthier and
responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago
(Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5
manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY;
Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.Job Summary:The
Senior R&D Packaging Engineer leads the packaging development
required by Materne North America's marketing team, facilitates the
launch of new products, participates in the industrial application
and proposes optimization of existing process/packaging. A
successful person in this role is a pro-active thought leader who
seizes opportunities for improvement. They demonstrated past
success in executing internal and external projects in a
manufacturing environment. Job Responsibilities & Tasks:Manage
complex local projects Initiates project development and continuous
improvement plansInitiates change, improvement & influence
decisions at the project level.Looks for new packaging and
processes if needed.Develop packaging with suppliers meeting
internal specifications Cost analysis of all packaging solutions Up
to date on new packaging technology by attending conferences,
classes and exhibitions.Participates in Supplier Audits and
QualificationsIdentify and lead root cause analysis of
non-compliant supplier packaging. Validates packaging for
conformity to guidelines, part quality, material handling, and
stacking integritySupport cross-functional relationshipsSupport the
study of Marketing briefs.Lead industrial qualification trials
Regular updates with R&D Packaging ManagerLead supplier
compliance, packaging re-engineering and standard pack optimization
initiatives Manages/coaches and assists in the development of
R&D technicians and engineersLeads the development, validation
and implementation of new products & packaging designsLeads
technicians to master essential skills/techniquesMaintain
production awareness and compatibility:Carry out optimized plan of
palletization.Stay informed on the production planning and bring
product's knowledge to solve problems with the production
team.Participate to solve quality issues and customer's
complaints.Lead Industrialization trialsOrganize and validate
logistical trials.Design and document trial protocol and
results.Conduct tests related to the operation of plant equipment
and processes. Perform production tests on operations such as
innovation and improvements.All other duties as assignedKey
Performance Indicator (KPI):Deliver OTIF (On Time In Full)Ideas are
proactively proposed during the yearNew products, Operational
Improvements, Productivity Improvements, Cost Savings, Speed to
Market, Innovation and New ways of workingPosition Requirements:
EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science / Engineering
EXPERIENCEMinimum of 10 years' experience required. 5+ Years of CPG
experience requiredExperience in the food industry working on the
packaging or in the packaging industry preferredExperience
supporting manufacturing environment is preferred. SKILLSDelivers
results in a clear and timely mannerCapable of understanding the
broad scope of projects Works in a cross-functional manner to
influence changeCapable of determining business needs Advanced
knowledge and experience in field Implementation of new processes
and/or technology to projects. Adaptable to flexible project
objectivesCross-functional experience with vendors/suppliersAble to
manage risks and lead/influence business decisions on complex
projects independentlyDeals with complex problems & delivers
solutions independently. Anticipate issues and proposes
contingenciesPHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSAbility to travel 30-50%
of timeAbility to travel internationallyAbility to repeatedly lift
30lbsMust be able to work in normal office conditions, lab and in
the manufacturing plant.Must be able to wear PPEMust be able to
work a minimum of 8 hours per day and be on their feet for extended
periods of time. Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected
veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits
harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these
protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with
all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting
consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people
with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or
assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500. If you
think that this job is for you, please click now on the button
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