Packaging Engineer - Procurement

This position is responsible for leading activities associated with C.H. Guenther’s packaging category. This position will assist and support the Category’s sourcing, procurement, supplier performance, quality performance, costing & pricing, continuous improvement projects, and value performance across the supply chain in the direct support of C.H. Guenther & Son, her manufacturing assets, and her operating divisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Category Management: 40%

• Responsible for developing, communicating, and executing clear sourcing strategies Responsible for managing and resolving problems within packaging category as needed Responsible for cost estimates, price forecasts, and budgeted financial results. Responsible for obtaining vendor and operational alignment in the execution of marketing and sales initiatives. Responsible for identifying suppliers in accordance to strategy and facilitating key supply relationships

Project Management: 40%

• Responsible for identification and execution of cost savings projects and continuous improvements efforts:

• Package integrity

• Structural materials

• Machining properties

• Supply chain improvements

• Responsible for identification and implementation of accretive sustainable packaging solutions. Responsible for develop process to identify and prioritize proposed projects

Subject Matter Expertise: 20%

• Responsible for guiding company packaging excellence through technical expertise

• Maintain packaging standards, specifications and best practices

• Coordinate packaging performance and qualification testing

• Perform root-cause analysis and problem solving to issues with current packaging and process

• Provide technical expertise to achieve resolution of issues through knowledge of the company’s manufacturing and packaging needs

• Responsible for developing and executing company packaging commercialization process

• Cross functional involvement

• Data management

• Structural integrity

• Responsible for being company’s liaison on industry trends and regulations Responsible for maintain relationships with vendors to identify improvement opportunities

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required: Packaging Engineering

Experience:

• 6 months experience including internships or co-op programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applied knowledge of packaging structures, barriers, and properties required

• Applied knowledge of packaging machining capabilities preferred

• Demonstrated analytical and technical  problem solving skills required

• Flexibility and adaptive to a rapidly changing environment. 

• Cross-functional project management skills required

• Strong Excel-based PC analytic skills required

• Travel- ~25% or as required

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.

• Moderate physical effort required such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the office; the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; utilizing fine dexterity, the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.

• Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be provided.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance,  disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! 

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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