Packaging Engineer
Company: Flagstone Foods
Location: Robersonville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Flagstone Foods:At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation
grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our
employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is
our main ingredient!Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis
with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and
Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America's largest
manufacturers and distributors of "feel good snacks," like
flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried
fruits---and we are adding to our team! We hire creative,
thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our
enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home
with Flagstone Foods.POSITION: Packaging EngineerREPORTS TO:
Director, Research & DevelopmentPosition SummaryThe Packaging
Engineer applies material science, manufacturing engineering
experience and an elevated level of technical competency and
leadership to develop and implement packaging solutions. This
position will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely
with R&D, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Marketing, and
other functions, to drive topline disruptive packaging innovation,
deliver bottom-line cost improvements, and create competitive
advantage for the company. The role is focused on successfully
delivering against commercial and operational priorities while
maintaining high quality standards for our materials and excellent
customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who
is creative, innovative, results-driven and will enjoy the
opportunities and challenges that come with working in a
fast-paced, high-growth, sku-intensive, multi-channel CPG
business.Essential FunctionsDrives the development and
commercialization efforts for key packaging projects, along with
everyday project workload.Executes moderate to complex technical
assignments including new product development, cost savings,
quality improvements and operational improvements.Provides
technical packaging leadership and subject matter expertise on
business initiatives from early concept development through
successful commercialization; partners effectively with internal
teams (Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality and
Supply Chain), suppliers and equipment manufacturers.With minimal
support, leads, coordinates, or oversees internal and external
manufacturing trials and start-ups and provides ongoing technical
service to internal and external customers.Contributes to
successful project outcomes by providing technical input into the
planning and decision-making process.Identifies and resolves
technical conflicts, including resources, to ensure projects meet
or exceed expectations.Responsible for issuing and maintaining
accurate component packaging specifications, die lines and finished
goods packaging specifications; establishes in-process control
points, testing requirements and operating guidelines.Stays abreast
of packaging trends and technologies to drive meaningful
contributions to the company.Effectively communicates complex
technical information to stakeholders, in and outside the
organization, with varying degrees of technical
proficiency.Conducts all activities in compliance with established
safety standards and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs).Performs
other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications
(Education/Experience)Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging
Engineering, or related field.5 or more years of relevant
experience.Broad-based technical proficiency and demonstrated
ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to
seamlessly implement packaging solutions.Solid understanding of
food packaging processes and equipment and all commonly used
materials including paperboard, corrugated, film/flexible
laminates, and plastics.Proven ability to lead packaging projects
from concept to commercialization with minimal support.Knowledge of
shelf-life definition as it applies to packaging, seal integrity
(COF, sealing thresholds, and sealing range).Knowledge of printing
and label application processes.Strong computer skills including
Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.Competency in the
following software preferred: SAP, AutoCAD and/or ArtiosCAD, TOPS
and/or CAPE.Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and
capable of working independently with little supervision.Ability to
organize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high
attention to detail.Effective communication and technical
trouble-shooting capabilities.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of
ambiguity.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described
within the Essential Functions section of this job description are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be
assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the
duties of this description at any time without notice.Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is required to:Communicate with others both
verbally and in writing.Be independently mobile.Use a computer and
keyboardFLSA Designation: This position is Salaried Exempt and is
not eligible for overtime.Work Location:Robersonville, NCAll
qualified applicants will receive consideration
foremploymentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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