Packaging Engineer

Company: Flagstone Foods
Location: Robersonville
Posted on: May 3, 2024

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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