Packaging Systems Engineer (Food Manufacturing)
Company: Jobot
Location: Taunton
Posted on: June 16, 2022
Job Description:
Permanent Job Opportunity with Leading Food Manufacturer!This
Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan AsherAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by
clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary:
$100,000 - $130,000 per yearA bit about us:We are the leading
producer of fresh produce-based salsa in North America. We offer
branded, private label, contract manufactured and food service
salsa products in addition to a variety of dips, spreads and
sauces. We are proud of our creative product development,
innovative packaging, quality assurance protocols and modern
product facilities. We offer a competitive salary and a
comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental
plans, voluntary short-term and long-term disability, life
insurance, a health savings account and Company matched 401(k).Why
join us?
- 401k Match
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Growth OpportunitiesJob DetailsSummaryThe Packaging System
Engineer (PSE) will provide technical leadership as an equipment,
system, and product specialist. The PSE is responsible to identify,
lead, develop, and execute solutions for line efficiency gains,
reliability improvements and productivity improvements through
strong business partnership, capacity solutions and continuous
improvement efforts.Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, vet and implement productivity improvements and cost
savings initiatives.
- Establish (and transfer knowledge to line operators and
mechanics) optimal machine settings (center lines) and line speeds
for maximum output, reliability and lowest material waste
- Determine, document, and transfer knowledge, all shift
cleaning, defect inspection, and lubrication requirements for line
operators
- Determine package design harmonization opportunities across
product groups for lower material costs, and minimal waste.
- Determine new package designs that provide functionality,
consumer acceptance, and lowest material cost
- Develop process for rapid deployment of new product
launches.
- Leverage and advance system through people, process and
technology
- Support a technical training plan for lines
- Provide leadership in application of performance metrics (data
accuracy for line efficiency and loss tracking)
- Lead and support technical improvements and new product
launches
- Deliver technical scope for packaging capital projects and
vertical start up process
- Lead packaging material design change for cost reduction and
line efficiency improvements.
- Coach, provide technical expertise on foundational systems
(machine centerlines, CILs, basic conditions, vertical startup
etc.)
- Understand and leverage accounting principles for plant,
system, and products
- Apply statistical methods to solve problems
- Provide technical expertise in development of improvement
plan
- Develop and champion a system vision, technical road map and
capital needs to support Long Range Plan
- Develop and maintain information on optimal line speeds, rates,
machine settings, centerlines, lubrication and cleaning.
Qualifications & Requirements
- ABET Accredited Engineering degree required
- Minimum of 3 years related work experience in packaging
engineering, process/ system development, product development,
quality engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing.
- Demonstrates learning agility, technical leadership,
adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision
making, and trouble-shooting abilities
- Demonstrates ability to work with and influence diverse groups
at various levels and across functions.
- Strong interpersonal skills, effective written and oral
communications, strong listening skills, strong coaching/teaching
skills
- Experience with leadership of Continuous Improvement
Process
- Experience working with external suppliers
- Expertise with Troubleshooting Tools and facilitating root
cause analysis
- Demonstrate understanding of packaging machine
functionality
- Demonstrate product and packaging material knowledge
(specifications)
- Ability to coach and problem solve with supervisors, line
operators and maintenance personnel
- Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing information and
packaging cost accounting systems
- Understanding of packaging material costs, design, and
packaging design change process
- Demonstrate understanding of quality metrics, analysis methods
and proceduresInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by
clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Keywords: Jobot, Taunton , Packaging Systems Engineer (Food Manufacturing), Other , Taunton, Massachusetts
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