Packaging Engineer

Description
Position at JBS USA

Packaging Engineer - JBS Value Added

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our team here at our Corporate Headquarters in Greeley, CO! This person will le ad packaging innovation, manage ongoing core business projects, troubleshoot packaging quality concerns, and optimize the cost of packaging materials. This role is responsible for designing and executing packaging projects from concept to commercialization, cost reduction and optimization initiatives, improving manufacturing operations and managing packaging specifications. This position reports to Research and Development Manager in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Executes small-scale and large-scale plant tests onsite at manufacturing locations.
• Works with suppliers, procurement, and finance to monitor packaging costs and ensures low-cost, high-quality materials are used wherever possible.
• Works with packaging and equipment vendors to create and test packaging materials for innovation and optimization opportunities.
• Responsible for identifying, scoping, and initiating packaging waste reduction initiatives with the plant teams and business teams.
• Creates and manages product specifications and BOM reviews
• Maintains accurate and complete records, analyzes reports
• Utilizes a working knowledge of plant processes and facilities
• Provides onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when testing/manufacturing new products.
• Leads commercialization of product changes and implementation of new items and processes.
• Works with cross-functional team members to flawless implement new packaging materials, manufacturing processes and new equipment
• Travel, approximately 50% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering, food science or related field with 2-5 years of industry experience. Any operations experience will be a plus and considered in conjunction with R&D experience.
• Must be a driven individual that can take ownership of projects and complete all the relevant R&D tasks required for the job with moderate oversight.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials (primary, secondary, tertiary) and intermediate understanding/interest in food/meat science
• Has an understanding of root cause analysis and is comfortable using these skills to investigate and solve problems at the manufacturing level.
• Good network of packaging suppliers and equipment vendors is a plus.
• Ability to interpret data and influence team with findings.
• Has an understanding of packaging machines and is comfortable troubleshooting material/equipment issues.
• Understands critical to quality attributes and how to effectively implement manufacturing practices to achieve these attributes.
• Computer skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Must be able to work closely with many departments including Sales, Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing, and Production.
• Excellent collaboration, creative problem-solving skills and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a food manufacturing environment and be able to flawless transition products and processes from R&D to operations
• Clear, concise written and oral communication skills required with attention to detail and accuracy mandatory
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $75,000 - $100,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000