3-6 years of experience in Packaging Engineering, preferably in food packaging
Familiarity with packaging equipment and materials within the food industry
Technical expertise in fiber and polyolefin materials for food containers
Understanding of distribution qualification and testing methods (ISTA, ASTM, etc.)
Creative thinking and adaptability in dynamic environments
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills applied in a collaborative setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, CAPE or TOPS
Willingness to travel 35% of the time
Responsibilities
Support project management and operations as a packaging subject matter expert
Collaborate with teams for new packaging design and commercialization
Aid various departments in developing packaging systems for customers and consumers
Create and uphold product and raw material specifications including BOMs
Define, develop, and test packaging elements like cartons and rigid trays
Drive productivity initiatives while ensuring product quality
Engage in all project phases from ideation to implementation
Specify packaging materials that align with project budgets and timelines
Provide expertise and guidance to plant operations and project managers for packaging projects
May serve as project manager for specific assignments
Benefits
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects across cross-functional teams
Chance to influence packaging design and solutions for the food industry
Exposure to diverse packaging technologies and materials
Professional development through direct project involvement
Growth potential within a collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a subject matter expert in the company, support project management, operations, engineering and performance optimization efforts on all packaging related programs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization.
Support R&D, NPD, Corporate Quality and Sales & Marketing in the progression of packaging systems and solutions for Ruiz's customers and consumers
Develop and maintain product and raw material technical specifications, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Define, develop and test all packaging elements such as plastic roll stock, cartons, thermoforming, rigid trays, corrugated cases, and pallet patterns.
Drive and support productivity initiatives while maintaining or improving the quality of our products.
Participate in all phases of a project from initial team meetings through ideation, support, proposal generation, installation, commissioning and start up
As assigned by the project scope, specify packaging material which meet project expectations within the time and budget constraints.
Provide guidance and expertise to plant operations, project managers and other functions related to packaging projects
May be assigned as project manager on specific projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Packaging
3-6 years of experience in a Packaging Engineering capacity, preferable in food packaging
Working knowledge in primary, secondary and tertiary packaging equipment and materials applicable to the food industry. This would include technologies such as thermoforming, flow wrapping, cartoning and tray sealing
Working knowledge of materials:
Fiber (paperboard & corrugated fiberboard) packaging development, qualification and troubleshooting
Polyolefins (PE, PP, PET), their properties and use as food containers.
Understanding of distribution qualification and test methods (ISTA, ASTM, etc.).
Ability to think creatively and adapt in changing environments
Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial / business insight, interpersonal skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, CAPE or TOPS
