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Ford Motor Company

Packaging Engineer

Allen Park, MI · On-site

$96K - $162K/yr

... full procurement lifecycle, including supplier sourcing, quotation review, bid analysis, and ... Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management ...

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What are some common challenges faced in packaging procurement roles?

Professionals in Packaging Procurement often encounter challenges such as fluctuating material costs, meeting tight lead times, and managing supplier relationships across multiple regions. Balancing cost efficiency with sustainability goals, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance can make decision-making complex. Additionally, coordinating closely with production, supply chain, and marketing teams is essential to ensure packaging meets all business needs. Staying adaptable and proactive helps overcome these obstacles and ensures the packaging supply chain remains resilient and efficient.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in packaging procurement, and why are they important?

To thrive in Packaging Procurement, you need strong negotiation skills, knowledge of supply chain management, and experience with sourcing packaging materials, often backed by a degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software such as SAP or Oracle, and certifications like CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), are commonly required. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and analytical thinking are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure that packaging solutions are sourced cost-effectively, meet quality standards, and maintain smooth supply chain operations.

What is a packaging procurement?

A Packaging Procurement job involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing packaging materials for a company’s products. Professionals in this role work closely with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and sustainable packaging solutions. They analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, and optimize the supply chain to meet business needs. Effective packaging procurement ensures product protection, branding consistency, and compliance with industry regulations.

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Senior Packaging Engineer

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC

Traverse City, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Working for Sara Lee:

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand-alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods. We have the feel of start up in many ways, though we are an established brand with a strong customer and consumer base. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo. We believe simplicity enables speed. We believe in integrity above all. We live for food, and we “wow” consumers and customers through collaboration and innovation.

Summary

This role will be responsible for organizing, planning, managing and executing packaging Innovation, development and cost reduction projects across Retail, In-Store Bakery, and Foodservice businesses. This individual will work with project teams to investigate and recommend materials, processes, innovation, packaging, and equipment to bring assigned project successfully to market. The individual in this role will also support Supply Chain and BU function in manufacturing of packages that meet customer and consumer expectation for character, cost, and quality across various product categories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support assigned business/product lines with all package development needs
  • Manage multiple packaging development, technical application, and cost reduction projects and/or programs
  • Lead assigned resources in problem identification and problem resolution to facilitate new or improved packages, packaging upgrades, new or improved processes and cost savings
  • Coordinate and execute experiments, as well as plant trials; prepare results in technical reports, both written and oral, for review with minimal supervision
  • Work as a cross functional resource with Business Units, Insights/Innovation, Supply Chain Engineering, Product Development R&D, and Procurement to develop new packaging platforms to support product innovation
  • Provide technical support to project teams to solve manufacturing problems
  • Assure all projects are seen through to completion including documentation and protection of intellectual property as well as development and issuing of technical specifications, Bill of Materials, and relevant packaging documentation.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with operations/divisional management and external customers
  • Leverage external vendors and work directly with procurement
  • Maintain awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry
  • Perform all activities in a safe manner and within the context of all Sara Lee Frozen Bakery safety protocols

The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Packaging Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience in packaging or engineering industry, CPG preferred
  • Understanding of product and packaging interactions, sustainability, food protections and packaging tests
  • Understanding of packaging equipment, packaging processes and ability to work with supply chain engineering on capital projects involving packaging solutions
  • Basic computer skills required; competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Cape, Tops, ArtiosCad, CAD, etc.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, self-starter, as well as good teamwork skills and ability to foster cross-functional partnerships
  • Strong analytical and logical problem- solving skills; trouble shooting skills with the ability to “think on their feet”
  • Ability to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis, executing with excellence
  • Ability to work in food allergen areas (Nuts, Dairy, Egg, etc.)
  • Ability to travel 25 – 35% of the time


Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.