What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging position at KONE?
KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers.
Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles.
Innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success.
Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!
JOB OVERVIEW
Join our team at KONE as a Packaging Development Expert , where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of packaging solutions for elevator and escalator deliveries across North American markets.
As the designated "Packaging owner," you will spearhead strategic initiatives to meet our business targets, focusing on creating innovative packaging solutions and driving continuous improvements.
As a key member of our global packaging team and network, you'll collaborate closely to influence and implement best practices, ensuring our packaging meets the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.
Location : Allen, TX Hybrid (2 days remote - 3 office)
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a "Packaging owner"
The driving force to make a change toward strategy targets
Create material to sell new ideas and concepts
Support KONE's supply chain members in all topics related to packaging (including for example end customers, branch organizations, installation, component / material suppliers, R&D, environmental team, sourcing, logistics, distribution centers and external packaging designers)
Manage packaging development in R&D projects (new product introduction)
Work to be done based on predefined change process and milestones
Includes schedule management, resource planning, business case calculation, design work, documentation (drawings, instructions and product data management system maintenance), testing & piloting, collaboration with and communication to several internal (e.
g. manufacturing, logistics and installation) and external parties (e.g. product and packaging suppliers)
Run development projects for existing product packaging (Manage improvements and changes)
Run packaging changes due to product design changes, cost reduction, improvements for packing process, improvements for installation and quality.
Work to be done based on predefined change process and milestones
Includes schedule management, resource planning, business case calculation, design work, documentation (drawings, instructions and product data management system maintenance), testing & piloting, collaboration with and communication to several internal (e.
g. manufacturing, logistics and installation) and external parties (e.g. product and packaging suppliers)
Participate quarterly and yearly planning / budgeting
Create and maintain roadmaps and action lists for Americas
Coordinate the activities based on the plan and do the follow up
Report the status
Work together KONE procurement and Supplier quality engineers
Support procurement for new packaging supplier onboarding
Support Supplier quality engineers for new product supplier implementations and issues with supplier’s packaging
About KONE
We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation :
We value your authentic self.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation.
We care about the communities where we live and work.
Just some of our many benefits include :
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
Matching 401K
Pension plan
Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family
Paid holidays and paid time off
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Last updated : 2024-08-20
