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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in packaging equipment design and automation, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and project management. Capable of collaborating across departments to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Packaging Equipment DesignContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementRisk AssessmentAutomation Technologies
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringSystems AnalysisDesign TechniquesTroubleshootingTechnical PlansBlueprintsProduct SpecificationsCold-End ProceduresWork InstructionsMaterial Handling
Soft Skills
CommunicationLeadershipPublic SpeakingDecision-MakingDetail-Oriented
Tools & Technologies
MS WindowsWordPowerPointExcelAutomation Equipment
Industry Keywords
Packaging MaterialsCold-End EquipmentContinuous Improvement InitiativesLSSKaizenManufacturing Line LayoutsMaterial FlowSafety RequirementsCustomer ExpectationsPlant Trials
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the design and development of cold-end equipment, packaging materials, and related processes
- Analyze engineering drawings and product specifications to identify physical characteristics, handling and safety requirements, and suitable packaging materials
- Support equipment installations, product trials and start-ups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Create a packaging strategy meeting the needs of Operations, Shipping, Warehousing, and Customers
- Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development, and Operations on the costs and feasibility of new packaging solutions and processes
- Create efficient cold-end procedures and clear, transferable work instructions
- Optimize safety, quality, and cost for cold-end and packaging equipment and processes
- Understand customer expectations, pain points, and opportunities and translate them into action
- Partner with Corporate Engineering, KIE, and plant engineering teams to design manufacturing line layouts that improve material flow and control operating costs
- Stay current with automation technologies for packaging and material handling
- Recommend practical improvements to plants and products
- Provide training and standard operating procedures for new and upgraded packaging equipment
- Drive packaging equipment performance through continuous improvement and share best practices across manufacturing sites
- Lead or contribute to plant trials for new products, material changes, and packaging equipment upgrades
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including LSS and Kaizen
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in packaging equipment design and automation
- Experience in project management and continuous improvement
- Ability to conduct risk assessments
- Knowledge of systems analysis
- Ability to manage personnel resources
- Ability to communicate across departments
- Ability to make quick, thorough decisions
- Ability to lead and train others
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
- Project management skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Computer skills in MS Windows environment
- Moderate skills with Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Detail-oriented and results-driven
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Requires 40% travel, with some periods of higher travel during start-ups, equipment commissioning, or major projects
- Must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying environmental conditions (dust/temperature) while in plants
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one
- Virtual Medical Services
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% matching on the first 6% contribution and fully vested day one
- Paid parental leave
- Paid family leave
- Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Growth opportunities