Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Niagara Bottling is a beverage manufacturing company seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to coordinate the execution and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions. The role leads commissioning and qualification activities, manages multiple projects, analyzes testing data, troubleshoots technical and manufacturing challenges, and collaborates with cross-functional teams while traveling extensively to support project execution.

Responsibilities

• Onsite commissioning and qualification activities for packaging formats and adjacent systems across various packaging fill processes including Cold Fill, Hot Fill, CSD, HAA, and LAA
• Travel as needed to support project execution and attend technical training opportunities – Minimum 75% to Maximum 100%
• Coordinate multiple projects with varying levels of complexity simultaneously
• Apply analytical tools to diagnose and resolve manufacturing and design related challenges
• Collect, analyze, and present testing data to support project decisions
• Support cross-departmental knowledge transfer of packaging related best practices, root cause analysis, and solutions to quality issues
• Effectively diagnose, interpret, and communicate trial results to various technical and leadership audiences
• Contribute to the development of protocols, process workflows, training and reporting
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of various packaging materials (PET, rPET, HDPE, LLDPE) and packaging processes (Injection Molding, ISBM) along with their beverage applications
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice
• Manages a safe working environment and communicates safety incidents effectively
• Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
• Makes data-driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
• Puts overall company success first before department or individual success
• Facilitates discussions to achieve positive outcomes for the customer
• Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Communicates a clear vision, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
• Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Develops and delivers multi-model communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

Skills

• 4 Years – Experience in Packaging or other related Engineering or Manufacturing fields
• 4 Years – Experience in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Foundational knowledge of packaging processes including injection molding, blow molding, filling, capping, labeling, packing and palletizing
• Strong expertise in beverage filling processes and high-speed consumer product manufacturing
• Project management competencies – planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation
• Proven experience in commissioning and qualification of packaging and adjacent systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Lean and Six Sigma basic training
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with packaging software tools (TOPS or CAPE)
• Bachelor's Degree in ***Engineering, Packaging,*** or another related field
• 6 Years– Experience in Packaging or other related Engineering or Manufacturing fields
• 6 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Master's Degree in ***Engineering, Packaging,*** or another related field
• PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, CPP
• Elementary Proficiency Spanish, French, German

Benefits

• Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities

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