TITLE: Packaging Engineer

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Cuisine Solutions

POSITION REPORT TO: Engineering Manager

SUMMARY : Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Packaging Engineer is responsible for working on future packaging lines and optimizing new equipment and processes installed into our current food plants.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years' or more in Food Packaging facility
• Strong knowledge of food safety requirements
• Strong curiosity on innovation, food packaging and food product
• Ability to communicate easily with cross functional team
• Comfortable performing in a fast-pace environment, with an ability to establish priorities, multitask, manage workload, and work under pressure

EDUCATION :

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Packaging or a related field
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research innovative process and equipment using conventional methods but also visiting professional equipment shows and vendors both in North America and Europe.
• Request quotes from vendors and verifies understanding and definition of the project.
• Shares all necessary documentation with equipment procurement team
• Keeps in close contact with the selected vendor during project acting as a reference person representing Cuisine Solutions.
• Keeps documentation updated in the engineering sharepoint.
• Participates to the FAT generally happening at the vendors to verify equipment compliance and functionalities.
• Upon installing new processes or equipment, the Packaging Engineer will facilitate bridging the gap between engineering phase and operation.
• Amongst other responsibility, he will identify bottlenecks or major improvement needs into current plants and suggest action plan for future remodeling including timing, investment level and payback.
• On occasions, may be a resource for support for the maintenance or operations team to facilitate communication with OEM
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.
• Position requires travel to the different plants, suppliers and equipment shows including overseas.