Bel, makers of iconic brands including GOGO squeeZ, Babybel, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin is a growing global company thatvalues your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone andoffers career growth and development opportunities, as well ascompetitivetotal 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. This role is based in Traverse City, Michigan.
Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
Manage complex local projects
Initiates project development and continuous improvement plans
Initiates 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 Qualifications
Identify and lead root cause analysis of non-compliant supplier packaging.
Validates packaging for conformity to guidelines, part quality, material handling, and stacking integrity
Support cross-functional relationships
Support the study of Marketing briefs.
Lead industrial qualification trials
Regular updates with R&D Packaging Manager
Lead supplier compliance, packaging re-engineering and standard pack optimization initiatives
Manages/coaches and assists in the development of R&D technicians and engineers
Leads the development, validation and implementation of new products & packaging designs
Leads technicians to master essential skills/techniques
Maintain 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 trials
Organize 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 assigned
Key Performance Indicator (KPI):
Deliver OTIF (On Time In Full)
Ideas are proactively proposed during the year
New products, Operational Improvements, Productivity Improvements, Cost Savings, Speed to Market, Innovation and New ways of working
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science / Engineering
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7years' experience required.
5+ Years of CPG experience required
Experience in the food industry working on the packaging or in the packaging industry preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing environment is preferred.
SKILLS
Delivers results in a clear and timely manner
Capable of understanding the broad scope of projects
Works in a cross-functional manner to influence change
Capable of determining business needs
Advanced knowledge and experience in field
Implementation of new processes and/or technology to projects.
Adaptable to flexible project objectives
Cross-functional experience with vendors/suppliers
Able to manage risks and lead/influence business decisions on complex projects independently
Deals with complex problems & delivers solutions independently. Anticipate issues and proposes contingencies
PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel 30-50% of time
Ability to travel internationally
Ability to repeatedly lift 30lbs
Must be able to work in normal office conditions, lab and in the manufacturing plant.
Must be able to wear PPE
Must 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.
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Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
