Conyers, GA, US
34 days ago
Sr Packaging Engineer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Sr Packaging Engineer Location US-GA-Conyers Job ID 2024-20559 Category Engineering Overview

JOB SUMMARY:  Leads development and design of packaging equipment and materials for safe, convenient and attractive transport of goods under a variety of conditions and ensures compliance with GSF manufacturing and customer service objectives and standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

Leads recommendations to management on new and modified packaging options, including evaluating packaging needs; analyzing alternatives; setting specifications and standards; developing cost analyses; negotiating agreements with suppliers, vendors, and McDonald representatives; and preparing an implementation plan to ensure the safe, convenient, cost-effective and attractive transport of goods under a variety of conditions. (25%)

 

Oversees and coordinates the work of others on prototype systems and package designs by defining tasks, assessing risks, establishing parameters, identifying materials and analyzing transporting methods to prevent potential damage or contamination of shipments and to ensure compliance with GSF standards. (25%)

 

Defines requirements and conducts primary and secondary packaging audits, including conducting packaging trials, setting specifications needed for incoming and finished packaging materials, and establishing pallet configurations to ensure compliance with GSF safety and quality standards and business objectives. (15%)

 

Oversees and coordinates the integration of final packaging, including new product labels, graphics and the SPC program for multiple sites. (15%)

 

Provides training to QA staff and other personnel to ensure efficient utilization of resources and superior customer service. (10%)

Conducts benchmark studies of industry packaging capabilities in order to identify most effective and efficient approaches for GSF. (10%)

Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

 

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

Lead and oversee prioritization and performance of direct reports.

 

 

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

 

Productivity/quality standards:  project managementProductivity/quality standards:  responsiveness and reliabilityProductivity/quality standards:  new product packaging and handlingProductivity/quality standards:  packaging equipment requirements and handlingEffectiveness and reliability of packaging processesBudgetCost containment and reductionsTeamwork within the department and across departmentsProject/assignment standardsCustomer satisfactionVendor relationsSafety standards and procedures applicable to packaging processes and systems

 

Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to:

 

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering from an accredited college or university

 

Experience:

5+ years of relevant work experience.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

Existing and emerging packaging technologies (E)Package engineering (E)Management concepts and techniques (E)Relevant division or department policies and regulations (J)Statistical process control concepts and data analysis (E)Regulatory requirements for packaging and labeling (E)Technical characteristics of packaging and measurement techniques (E)PC word processing/spreadsheet software applications (J)

 

Skill and ability to:

Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracyConduct benchmark studies of relevant packaging technologiesInterpret packaging systems anomalies or irregularities and identify appropriate solutionsCommunicate and coordinate effectively with employees and direct reports verbally and in writingCommunicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customersWork effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer serviceNegotiate effectively with suppliers, vendors and McDonald representativesTravel via airplaneAct in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

 

 

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