Packaging Engineer
Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
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Job Summary
Taylor Corporation is a dynamic diversified company with bigplans for the future and your career. We power our employees potential and strive to createopportunityand security for every member of the team. Ifyoureready for something bigger more challenge more variety more pathways for professional growth we should talk.Werepassionate about ourworkwe believe there is always a better way andwerelooking for people like you.
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Your Opportunity:Taylor Print & Visual Impressions is looking for aPackaging Engineerto join our teamin Duluth GA!In this role you will support the packaginggrowth across the Taylor Print & Visual Impressions.The ideal candidate must have the ability to work across abroad-rangeof packagingtypes andprovide value to the customer while controlling overall costs.You will also work closely with internal customers across multiple locations and functional areas.
Work Authorization:To be considered for the Taylor opportunities candidates mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develops new packaging concepts from concept through commercialization using established processes
- Manages multiple projects of either a continuous improvement nature (cost savings productivity gains and process improvements) sustainability or to fulfill a specific business need
- Serves as the technical lead in the creation of new/revision of existing packaging specifications across all phases of development
- Oversees plant trials in support of project implementations; reports against predetermined key performance indicators to gain adoption within the Operations team
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of packaging specifications within SAP
- Identifiesand implements material standardization opportunities
- Provides technicalexpertiseto multiple functional areas (including but not limited to Operations Quality Supply Chain and Sales & Marketing) to overcome business challenges
- Challenges conventional thinking on packaging related subjects by implementing creative solutions to continuous improvement activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
You Must Have:
- Bachelors degreeor equivalent working experience inPackage Engineering or a related Engineering field from an accredited university
- 3 years of experience working directly with package development
- Proven project management skills;demonstratedability to implement changes across multiple functional areas
- Strongproblem solvingabilities judgment and decision-making skills supported by sound technical justification
- Working knowledge of a broad range of packaging materials and packaging equipment commonly found within theConsumer PackagedGoods (CPG) industries
- Ability to understand and apply broad business perspectives to our large vertically integrated organization and translate that knowledge into project design plans
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization
- Ability to apply critical thinking strategies when translating customer needs/insights toviablepackaging concepts
- Ability to analyze complex information and perform root cause analysis
- Ability toutilizeMicrosoft Office Suite specifically Excel WordPowerPointand Outlook on an advanced level
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America Taylors family of companies provides a diverse set of products services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the worlds most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans dental vision wellness programs life and disability coverage flexible spending accounts health savings accounts a 401(k) plan with company match paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Grow your business with Taylor. Build your brand by using a single source for your print, packaging, labeling, marketing and supply chain services.
