Packaging Engineer jobs in North Las Vegas, NV

Job Type :  Full-time Onsite

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WHO WE ARE

ProCaps Laboratories understands that people are becoming more mindful of what they put into their bodies to sustain energy and health. Quality is a vanguard of our brand and our mission to provide ethically created and effective nutritional supplements in an environmentally responsible way.

Founded in 1979 by Andrew Lessman, ProCaps Laboratories has long been dedicated to enhancing health and well-being by providing uniquely highest dietary supplements.  Located in Henderson, Nevada, near the exciting and diverse community of Las Vegas, ProCaps Laboratories is a large and rapidly growing manufacturer with approximately 350 employees that markets several hundred dietary supplement SKUs, along with an expanding line of functional foods (bars, packets, bottles, etc.)

For over 40 years, ProCaps Laboratories has led the industry in research, development, and innovation, continuously advancing product formulations based on cutting-edge nutritional science and progressing technology.  This unique company remains one of the few that actually develops and manufactures each of its products in a state-of-the-art, 100% solar powered eco-friendly, award-winning facility.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Product Packaging Engineer will reimagine and redesign all elements of our consumer facing packaging, from supplement bottles and product containers to our numerous shipping vessels. This role works closely with the design team to formulate creative ideas, and will work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, operations and product development to develop package design solutions that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. This role will manage these projects’ deliverables in a timely and cost-effective manner to deliver a high-quality experience for our customers that is aligned and consistent with the overall brand strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to a positive, collaborative, success-oriented work environment within the Marketing Department and the Company as a whole
• Strong roster of established working relationships with various packaging manufacturers and industry brokers
• Coordinate development of package features and benefits, storage, shipping and handling information with organization to assure full regulatory compliance and successful communication with functional teams and customers
• Assure that package design fully incorporates insights and customer needs
• Work collaboratively with various teams to assure that new and renovated packaging is integrated into production systems
• Investigate and recommend cost savings opportunities with our current packaging elements
• Understand and relate how product cost variances affect key financial metrics and decisions
• Keep current on new packaging, processes and equipment through trade journals, professional meetings, packaging other appropriate expos, conventions and meetings with technical representatives
• Assist in all assignments and tasks as required

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design / engineering preferred along with strong graphic sensibilities
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership roles in packaging sourcing and design (ideally, experience is focused on the CPG segment of functional foods, nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals and other health centric products)
• Skilled in packaging engineering, packaging design, material handling, root cause analysis, fabrication, six sigma, lean manufacturing, troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of current FTC, FDA, and other regulatory issues regarding packaging design, layout and messaging
• Detailed understanding of standard production cost models; designing products to achieve targeted pricing and margins. Define capital equipment needs to commercialize new products and justify expenditures against product potential
• Solid understanding and connection with consumers and market packaging trends
• Take ownership in problem identification and resolution to facilitate new or improved packaging, package upgrades, new or improved processes and cost-savings, and environmentally mindful
• Must be creative and articulate and capable of collaborating with ProCaps founder and other departmental leaders in the design process
• Must be a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Responsible for the process to identify and implement opportunities for material reduction and recycled content for food contact materials.
• Works closely with Quality, Production and Procurement investigating packaging component issues and documenting in CAPA’s, NCRs and quality observation reports.
• Analyze and provide support to all activities to achieve all marketing objectives and assist to launch new products and reduce cost of production.

WHAT WE OFFER

ProCaps Laboratories provides:

• A competitive salary
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• 401K plan with generous employer match
• 100% Company Life and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Health & Wellness Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
• Healthy Vitamin Discount program   
• Employee Referral Program
• Live and work in one of the most exciting and diverse communities in Nevada. Henderson and the various Las Vegas areas share rich culinary experiences and active environments. Minutes from the many restaurants and shopping as well as outdoor activities in the mountains, lakes, and desert, our nook in Nevada is ideal for most lifestyles. Also, there is no Nevada state income tax!
• Fantastic work environment that focuses on safety, quality, community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are performed primarily in a smoke-free office and laboratory environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, balance and reach
• Periods of sitting, typing, and viewing a monitor (we provide a standing desk option)
• Able to lift up to 25-50 lbs.

ProCaps Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For more information please visit us at:

• www.ProCapsLabs.com
• The Andrew Lessman brand store on Amazon.com
• Andrew Lessman on HSN.com (Home Shopping Network)

Depending on the volume of interests and submissions, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. ProCaps Laboratories will retain your application materials for one year and may contact you regarding future opportunities.