Packaging Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Schwans
Location: Florence, KY 41042
Description:
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!
We are hiring a Packaging Engineer to be based in at our facility in Florence, KY. In this exciting role you are responsible for researching, developing, documenting, and testing innovative packaging solutions that are new to the company or new to the world. You will support Product Development, Packaging, Sourcing, Packaging Equipment Engineering and Purchasing to optimize and reduce total packaging costs.
Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $73,500 to $122,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent technical degree
Years of Related Experience: 3 - 5 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate knowledge of product/package development flow from ideation to productlaunch in a consumer goods environment. Intermediate knowledge of the packaging industry and supplier capabilities.Intermediate working knowledge of ASTM and ISTA packaging test methods. Intermediate knowledge of food processingand flow of operations. Intermediate knowledge of government agencies pertaining to the food industry. Workingknowledge of a wide variety of packaging materials, processing equipment and automated packaging machinery.Intermediate technical problem solving skills using statistics and modeling techniques. Intermediate computer skillsincluding Microsoft office, project and CAD software. Intermediate knowledge of Algebra and Geometry. Strong verbaland written communication skills.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
We are hiring a Packaging Engineer to be based in at our facility in Florence, KY. In this exciting role you are responsible for researching, developing, documenting, and testing innovative packaging solutions that are new to the company or new to the world. You will support Product Development, Packaging, Sourcing, Packaging Equipment Engineering and Purchasing to optimize and reduce total packaging costs.
Responsibilities:
- Executes packaging projects (New products to Schwan's, packaging equipment line extensions, etc.) in alignment with business units and new product platforms to drive company revenue and profitability with moderate supervision.
- Identifies and implements innovative packaging solutions, resulting in improvements in performance of existing packaging and features, reduced packaging costs from new materials/processes, faster execution and simplified processes.
- Supports marketing and consumer research initiatives to contribute to the understanding of why consumers buy products and how packaging innovation can affect purchase decisions. Executes concept tests around new and innovative packaging concepts that help fulfill unmet consumer needs and drive the company into new white space. Provides innovative packaging concepts and prototype packages in support of Business Unit consumer research.
- Contributes to ideation sessions qualitative consumer research and deep dive initiatives to further understand consumers and market opportunities for the purpose of driving innovation throughout the company.
- Identifies opportunities for deep dives into relevant new packaging technologies and present to Business Unit Innovation and Marketing Managers to create awareness and understanding of the evolving world of packaging technology.
- Recommends test protocols, coordinates and conducts packaging performance testing for the purpose of determining shelf life, product protection, merchantability and specification tolerance.
- Interact with vendors and outside developers to raise technology standards within the packaging organization.
- Documents all work according to established procedures and guidelines and ensures clear communication by preparing various test reports for business and technical leaders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent technical degree
- 2+ years of experience in a packaging development role or working with flexible materials, cartons, corrugated, caps, and PET bottles
- Intermediate knowledge of product/package development flow from ideation to product launch in a consumer goods environment
- Intermediate knowledge of the packaging industry and supplier capabilities
- Intermediate working knowledge of ASTM and ISTA packaging test methods
- Ideally will have knowledge of food processing and flow of operations.
- Preferred knowledge of government agencies pertaining to the food industry
- Working knowledge of a wide variety of packaging materials processing equipment and automated packaging machinery.
- Intermediate technical problem-solving skills using statistics and modeling techniques and solid computer skills including Microsoft Office, MS Project and TOPS/CAPE, and CAD software.
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $73,500 to $122,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent technical degree
Years of Related Experience: 3 - 5 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate knowledge of product/package development flow from ideation to productlaunch in a consumer goods environment. Intermediate knowledge of the packaging industry and supplier capabilities.Intermediate working knowledge of ASTM and ISTA packaging test methods. Intermediate knowledge of food processingand flow of operations. Intermediate knowledge of government agencies pertaining to the food industry. Workingknowledge of a wide variety of packaging materials, processing equipment and automated packaging machinery.Intermediate technical problem solving skills using statistics and modeling techniques. Intermediate computer skillsincluding Microsoft office, project and CAD software. Intermediate knowledge of Algebra and Geometry. Strong verbaland written communication skills.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.