Sr Packaging Engineer I – NA Packaging Development R&D

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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This is a Packaging Development R&D position in the NA Business Unit (US and Canada) responsible for delivering against the Productivity, Waste and Quality agendas, physically located in the strategic location of East Hanover, NJ.  The individual must possess experience in package development and plant trial execution in the commercialization process in a fast-paced environment.

How you will contribute

•    Primary responsibilities will be to lead and maintain an agenda for NA projects in Productivity Commercialization, Pipeline Building & Scoping, Waste Reduction, Quality Improvement and Business Continuity Planning. A strong technical understanding of Packaging Specifications is required for harmonization activities and commercializing robust performance-based specs. This is accomplished through implementation of large network wide programs in paperboard cartons, corrugated cases, rigid plastic trays and flexible film. 
•    Execute Productivity programs with high demand activities across the NA manufacturing network in Mexico, US and Canada, covering all products including Biscuits, Chocolate and Candy. Lead and drive programs from concept initiation through commercialization.  Develop timelines, risk assessment and contingency plans to ensure execution on projects with limited supervision.
•    Strong technical understanding of each of the packaging components, our packaging suppliers and the manufacturing network, in order to continually build and maintain the short-, medium- and long-term Productivity Pipeline. Influence others and champion productivity ideas through scoping to project approvals to commercialization.  
•    Strong technical understanding of packaging specifications to improve the quality of the content, as well as identify harmonization opportunities. Understanding of critical spec attributes to implement performance-based specs. Assess a spec portfolio and find areas of opportunity to harmonize.
•    Follow the i2m process for assigned projects and keep communication with key stakeholders for implementation. This includes participating in project update meetings led by PCM or a key cross functional team members Provide accurate status update with sufficient technical knowledge and in a timely manner to avoid potential delays on project ATOs. Input and participate in regular Productivity leadership and approval meetings.
•    Lead plant trials for packaging materials, working with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Procurement, Business Development, Production, Supply Chain and Quality). Properly plan, coordinate and report each trial, provide appropriate level of technical support and troubleshooting to execute trial objectives and ensure proper documentation of each activity.
•    Design, plan and conduct analytical testing, line trials and package performance testing.
•    Build and maintain relationships and constant communication with key pack material vendors on the development of new concepts, materials, and quality improvements.
•    Leverage and challenge suppliers and partners to develop new technologies and cost advantage packaging formats and materials to achieve business goals.
•    Ability to generate, develop and execute packaging ideas by leveraging both existing equipment in the company and new equipment.
•    Troubleshoot issues that arise from package development, line trials and commercialization with limited supervision.
 

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

•    Experience working in a Research, Development and Quality function.        
•    Experience managing projects within a plant environment (Product Development, Process Technology, New Product Commercialization, etc.).        
•    Planning and project management abilities.        
•    Experience in package development processes.    
•    Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
•    Experience in development, trials and commercialization of packaging initiatives.
•    Desired: Strong technical material skill set and ability to develop a productivity pipeline and commercialize
 

What extra ingredients you will bring:

•    Packaging Materials: apply technical material knowledge to current projects; provide technical based solutions.
•    Packaging Equipment: apply knowledge of equipment, operation, capacities, limitations, and potential mechanical shortfalls.
•    Packaging Evaluation: apply knowledge of test methodologies for packaging materials specification development. Identify gaps within internal testing capabilities. Be ab