6 Jobs
TruFoodMfg is Hiring a Packaging Engineer Near Pittsburgh, PA
Definition of SuccessLead the design, development, and implementation of packaging across multiple business categories, including innovation, line extensions, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide packaging leadership and technical support to all manufacturing locations
- Develop and implement packaging tools and processes (packaging capability matrix, film sizing calculator, manufacturing SOP’s, test methods)
- Design, develop and implement a variety of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components
- Liaison between the customer and business team for assessing and recommending packaging options
- Lead and/or support packaging changes on existing business related to graphic refreshes, material structure changes or packaging design format updates
- Assess, create, and lead continuous improvement packaging initiatives to drive operational efficiencies
- Lead and/or support plant trials and first production runs
- Collaborate with suppliers and leverage their resources through the packaging development process
- Lead and/or support large scale packaging equipment projects from concept to commercialization
- Generate packaging related documentation, including material specifications, technical protocols/reports, test methods and SOP’s
- Create and drive a packaging strategy to build a pipeline for continuous improvement and innovation through partnership with the cross functional team
- Utilize Packaging software (TOPS PRO/CAPE PACK) to optimize designs, create pallet configurations, and determine transportation cargo loads
- Assist plants with trouble shooting manufacturing challenges related to Packaging
- Self-Starter: Takes initiative in leading projects and challenges the status quo
- Problem-Solving: Ability to address technical issues, create solutions, develop risk mitigation plans, and present recommendations to the business teams
- Results Orientated: Independently drives projects
- Adaptable / Flexible: Comfortable with change in response to new information or unexpected circumstances
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
- Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers
- Project and Time Management: Accountable for actions, plans tasks accordingly, and prioritizes workload
- Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging and/or relevant scientific or engineering discipline
- 2 – 5 year’s related experience in Packaging
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Technical understanding of packaging materials and formats, including film, paperboard and corrugated
- Technical understanding of packaging equipment, including wrappers, cartoners, palletizers and robotic packaging
- Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment
- Detailed orientated and strong organizational skills
- Solid problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate to customers clearly and professionally as a representative of the company
- Understanding of ASTM/ISTA testing requirements and quality standards
- Ability to experiment and make data-based recommendations
- Proficient in MS Office suite
- Proficient in TOPS PRO or CAPE PACK software
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: No
Job Summary
Full Time
Consumer Goods
$103k-122k (estimate)
06/10/2024
08/09/2024
trufoodmfg.com
PITTSBURGH, PA
200 - 500
2002
Private
TED SCHOUTEN
$10M - $50M
Consumer Goods
Related Companies
About TruFoodMfg
TruFoodMfg is a manufacturer and distributor of nutrition bars and chocolate moulded products.
The job skills required for Packaging Engineer include Packaging, Leadership, Packaging Design, Problem Solving, Initiative, Innovation, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Packaging Engineer. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Packaging Engineer. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Packaging Engineer positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Packaging Engineer, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Packaging Engineer IV that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Packaging Engineer. You can explore the career advancement for a Packaging Engineer below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
