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Rise Baking Company, LLC

Packaging Engineer II

Tucker, GA · On-site

$88K - $105K/yr

... innovation, existing packaging evaluation, and cost reduction strategies. Provide technical ... Self-motivated, self-directed, goal oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal ...

YER USA

Sales Director (Atlanta)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$200K - $235K/yr

Director, Sales - North America The Company: Our client is a global leader in PET packaging ... Be part of a globally recognized leader in packaging innovation and engineering. Play a key role in ...

Mwe

Director of Knowledge & Innovation

Atlanta, GA · On-site

We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. Position Summary: The Director of Knowledge & Innovation leads the firm's modern knowledge function, overseeing the ...

SNF Holding Company

Packaging Operator- Phase IV

Riceboro, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF's growth. The ... Complete other routine and non-routine jobs as directed by management. Qualifications EDUCATION:

SNF Holding Company

Packaging Operator Phase III

Riceboro, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF's growth. The ... Complete other routine and non-routine jobs as directed by management. * Comply with cleanliness ...

Koch Industries

Packaging Test Engineer

Norcross, GA · On-site

Our Team The Innovation Institute ® Packaging team partners with customers to analyze end-to-end ... Direct experience with ISTA transportation testing protocols and packaging performance evaluations.

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Packaging Engineer II

Tucker, GA • On-site

Rise Baking Company, LLC
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$88K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create and deliver packaging solutions from concept to launch, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives

  • Work with procurement and external vendors to source stock packaging and develop custom packaging needs

  • Conduct testing and oversee validation of packaging components to ensure specifications are met

Rise Baking Company rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

154th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Purpose

Organize, plan, manage, and execute packaging projects company-wide from concept through commercialization for all bakery product types including new product development, packaging innovation, existing packaging evaluation, and cost reduction strategies. Provide technical packaging expertise to the organization, developing cooperative working relationships with cross-functional teams, manufacturing plants, and external packaging vendors. Drive new package creation by working closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and the end customer to ensure packaging delivers on character, cost, and quality.


Essential Functions

• Create and deliver packaging solutions from concept to launch, working with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure completion of project objectives

• Work closely with Procurement and external vendors on all projects to source stock packaging options as well as develop any custom packaging needs

• Develop packaging specifications for internal use as well as complete customer and retailer driven specification requests

• Conduct and oversee testing for packaging components including line tests, trials, ship tests, and other forms of analysis to validate packaging specifications

• Serve as technical packaging leader on cross-functional project teams while managing the technical timeline, providing timely communication and outlining issues, risks, and contingency plans

• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials, and processes; provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions

• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and Transport teams to identify and resolve quality issues that may arise

• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage

• Prepare technical reports and communications to share and make recommendations to business cross-functional teams regarding packaging decisions

• Support capital project startup activities including commissioning of new equipment, qualification of products, and verification of performance to standards regarding packaging use

• Stay current with packaging trends, new technology, and sustainability definitions for packaging

• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned


Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in packaging (engineering, science, etc.) or related degree

• 5-7 years of relevant packaging experience; consumer packaged goods and/or food manufacturing preferred, bakery experience desired

• Strong understanding of packaging design, materials (paperboard, corrugated, metal, and rigid and flexible plastic), formats (boxes, trays, clamshells, pails, cartons, etc.), processes, equipment, and testing procedures

• Knowledge of food science and how packaging affects food shelf life, flavor, and other properties

• Strong computer skills: Excel, SharePoint, SAP, and PLM

• Strong communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization as well as external resources, suppliers, and customers to achieve project objectives

• Ability to communicate complex technical information in an easily understood format to various levels within the organization

• Time and project management skills with the ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting deadlines

• Agile mindset with the willingness and ability to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines

• Self-motivated, self-directed, goal oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision












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