[Remote] Senior Packaging Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pactiv Evergreen Inc. is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries. The Senior Packaging Engineer will manage the development and engineering of packaging, ensuring that both aesthetic and functional objectives are met while working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development and engineering of packages to ensure both aesthetic and objectives are met
• Manage the evaluation and selection of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and processes that meet functional cost and consumer requirements
• Manage large-scale optimization/cost reduction projects while working with cross-functional teams
• Create and validate packaging specifications and possess spec approval responsibility for technicians and engineers in headquarters and supplier production facilities
• Execute appropriate packaging testing as required (ship testing, compatibility, resistance, etc.)
• Guide matrix teams as subject matter experts for packaging technologies and materials
• Responsible for coordinating graphics for corrugate and film
• Create and approve source documents such as cost investigation, package profile, preliminary specifications, tooling/part qualification, and final package components specification
• Acts as an internal consultant providing technical guidance on the most complex projects and problems by applying creativity, innovation, tools, methods, and techniques integrated with technical insights, knowledge, and experience to form conclusions and resolutions
• Recognizes challenges in the technical platform and engages a variety of resources (internal and external) to consistently overcome the most challenging technical problems
• In locations where applicable, responsible for complying with all plant safety rules and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging products and to report food safety problems to those with authority to take action
• Size, scope, and complexity of assigned portfolio are factors in the level of responsibility

Skills

• 8+ years of related professional Engineering experience in the CPG/Foodservice industry
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proficient in SAP
• Familiar in standard packaging software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers
• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills and great attention to detail
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams
• Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results
• Critical Decision Maker – Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data-driven decisions can to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data
• Customer Focused – Understands customers' needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport, collaborates effectively across the organization, and fosters an open and transparent communication environment
• Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful, and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations
• Compelling Communication – Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels
• Leadership Courage – Exudes confidence and is a driven, assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively
• Strategic Orientation – Ability to balance short-term goals with long-term organizational and functional strategic priorities
• Innovative Thinking – A forward thinker who offers new, creative and often unconventional thoughts, opinions and methods for solution generation and problem solving
• BS degree in Packaging Engineering preferred, or equivalent in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Any graphic experience is a plus

Benefits

• Bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation, and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work
• Skills development to advanced education programs
• Training and development programs and courses available through MyLearning
• Company and industry training curricula
• Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

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