What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at ICONMA, LLC?
- This position is responsible for creating, developing, and commercializing packaging initiatives that support core brand growth, efficiency and innovation for Client Wrigley North America Ice Cream.
- This role provides technical support to troubleshoot key quality or manufacturing issues.
- Leads development of ‘fit for purpose ‘packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability/sustainability.
- Role supports the strategic cell core growth and innovation projects. Also supporting ideating and realizing strategic cell value leadership goals.
- Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers, and co-manufacturers.
- Initiates, coordinates, and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved.
- Manages packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate.
- Coordinates the creation of high-quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration.
- Collaborates with global Client counterparts to spot opportunities for scale, ensure sharing of best practices and coordination of key activities.
- Active member of the team and supports onboarding of Associate Packaging Engineers and Packaging Engineers to Client culture and business processes.
- Having an Entrepreneurial mindset contributing to strategic cell teams in all facets of business and to lift their portfolios north.
- Leveraging internal and external networks.
- Managing deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Independently recommending and consulting on packaging platform solutions.
- Effectively communicating projects details and risk in appropriate forum to all levels of organization including vendors and customers.
- Being a passionate, engaged, and active member of team and function.
- Using enterprise thinking to develop best solution for Client and influencing teams to activate.
- Supporting continuously improvement of processes for packaging development and testing.
- Leveraging tech savvy skills to navigate internal processes/systems seamlessly.
Requirements
- S. Packaging Science/Engineering Degree or related technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience or Advanced degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related technical discipline.
- and/or Combination of education and 8 years with increased responsibility and demonstrated success in relevant packaging field.
- Food/CPG and manufacturing experience preferred.
- Solid understanding of key scientific principles associated with packaging.
- Demonstrated record of success performing research.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with teams.
- Effective communication skills.
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.
Nitesh Kumar
M:(248) 264-7751
About the Company:
ICONMA, LLC
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