Package Engineer

OFI

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Business Skills, Cocoa Programming Language, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Food and Beverage Industry, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Manage Agenda, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Mock Up, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Packaging, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Productivity Management, Retail, Risk, Sales Closing Skills, Software Administration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sustainability, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

8 days ago

Description

ofi is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions. At the forefront of consumer trends, we provide manufacturers and retailers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is part of that delight. From plant to palate, we take care of the ingredients. We are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. We add value through our unique manufacturing footprint and natural, delicious and nutritious products. Our fresh ideas help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to create naturally healthy and delicious food & beverage products. Whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Business Head North America Nut PL & Global Head Packaging Engineering, Package Center of Expertise (COE), the Package Engineer is responsible for focusing on leading and supporting all aspects of package innovation and development for private label nut projects. The identified candidate will have experience with implementation and testing of sustainable packaging. They will be accountable for guiding, identifying, developing and supporting package engineering activities for project activity relating to bulk products, private label and retail innovation efforts from front end development through commercialization. Qualification of external manufacturers is also key in this role. An additional critical part of this role is to work influentially and collaboratively with cross-functional team across multiple levels of management (sr. management through individual contributors) and global regions. An in-depth knowledge of material sustainability is required. This hands-on role will require a broad network of suppliers and technologies. This leader will work closely with innovation and site teams to direct and foster package innovation to proactively cultivate and drive development of new incremental growth platforms and ideas within platforms which satisfy new need states, consumers and usage occasions.

Position Responsibilities

Lead, direct and deploy packaging project activity to deliver against innovation development and commercialization agenda.
Understanding of material structures and sustainability applications. Awareness of legislation and trends in sustainable packaging
Support ofi project teams in making informed decisions based on hard data and are comfortable thinking big while executing details flawlessly
Manages packaging development timelines, ensuring that all critical launch milestones are met and information is communicated as necessary to key stakeholders
Drive and direct key packaging supplier relationships on innovation opportunities while developing and fostering strong connections with suppliers.
Demonstrable experience working closely with packaging vendors, contract manufacturers, operations and marketing teams
Oversee development of outside vendors and manufacturing facilities to enable innovation program success and implementation of sustainability objectives.
Creates packaging briefs including dielines & artwork improvements, and initiates and oversees applicable product/product testing
Creating mockups for new product launches
Creates packaging testing protocols and associated/cross-functional SOP’s
Supports Quality team in creation of finished product specifications
Proactively seek out and understand packaging technologies that may have application to business
Integrate new packaging solutions and technologies into the pipeline that can be leveraged to drive new innovation platforms.
Develop and drive productivity improvement opportunities for packaging and innovation function.
Drive alignment with key project stakeholders on packaging development direction for innovation programs with solid project solving skills and business acumen
Troubleshoot issues, removes barriers and elevates issues appropriately that arise during development and commercialization.
Understand relationship between package, product and process.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering or related field is required.
Five (5) years direct experience in packaging development and commercialization is required.
Experience with packaging design formats including flexible packaging required
Food Consumer Packaging Experience preferred.
Strong ability to influence others and collaboration skills are required.
Must have a depth of technical expertise on multiple packaging materials or packaging/processing systems.
Ability to handle multiple moderate to high-risk projects concurrently using sound technical methodology with flawless execution is required.
Ability to understand the cost and performance drivers of packaging materials is required.
Understand material and format alternatives for a given application is required.

Ability to function independently is required.
Travel is project dependent but will average 20%.
Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes tree nuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where tree nuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Olam provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:

US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

At Olam, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Package Engineer

OFI

Phoenix, AZ

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