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An Associate Packaging Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and commercialization of new packaging for high-speed manufacturing of confections and fruit snacks products. This individual will also be responsible for supporting packaging initiatives aligning with company goals. At Ferrara, Packaging Engineering is critical to the success of our commercialization objectives, therefore high levels of responsibility, technical rigor, and program ownership are required for this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Lead the planning, qualification, and implementation of new primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging, and packaging equipment systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-site teams to identify and execute opportunities to drive efficiencies.
- Create technical specifications for finished goods and packaging materials used in the manufacturing process.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities associated to manufacturing, materials, and overall package quality.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
- Understand and demonstrate the Company's core values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Foundational understanding and knowledge of core packaging principles/disciplines
- Experience leading/managing packaging development and qualification project
- Keen eye for identifying and understanding critical details related to package development and packaging implementation
- Ability to analyze, comprehend, and communicate technical findings/recommendations to all levels of the organization
- Able to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems
- Action oriented/self-motivated
- Ability to deal with ambiguity
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Planning and Organizing
- Ability to work independently with immediate supervision
- General knowledge of G.M.P.
- Base knowledge of packaging machinery
- Willing to travel up to 10%
- B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering/Science discipline
- Minimum 1 year of experience or prior internship experience
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field
- Experience with TOPS Shipper/Palletization software is a plus
- Experience with SAP and skilled with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Access) is a plus
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