Packaging Engineer
Company: Schwan's
Location: Camp Dennison
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Schwan-'s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle
company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer
and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and
food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron--,
Tony-'s--, Big Daddy-'s--, Villa Prima-- and Freschetta-- pizza;
Mrs. Smith-'s-- and Edwards-- desserts; and Pagoda-- Asian-style
snacks. To learn more about Schwan-'s, visit .We are searching for
a Packaging Engineer to be based in our Florence, KY facility.-- In
this exciting role you are responsible for researching, developing,
documenting and testing innovative packaging solutions that are new
to the company or new to the world. You will support Product
Development, Packaging, Sourcing, Packaging Equipment Engineering
and Purchasing to optimize and reduce total packaging costs.
Executes packaging projects (New
products to Schwan's, packaging equipment line extensions, etc.) in
alignment with business units and new product platforms to drive
company revenue and profitability with moderate
supervision.Identifies and implements innovative packaging
solutions, resulting in improvements in performance of existing
packaging and features, reduced packaging costs from new
materials/processes, faster execution and simplified
processes.Supports marketing and consumer research initiatives to
contribute to the understanding of why consumers buy products and
how packaging innovation can affect purchase decisions. Executes
concept tests around new and innovative packaging concepts that
help fulfill unmet consumer needs and drive the company into new
white space. Provides innovative packaging concepts and prototype
packages in support of Business Unit consumer research.Contributes
to ideation sessions qualitative consumer research and deep dive
initiatives to further understand consumers and market
opportunities for the purpose of driving innovation throughout the
company.Identifies opportunities for deep dives into relevant new
packaging technologies and present to Business Unit Innovation and
Marketing Managers to create awareness and understanding of the
evolving world of packaging technology.Recommends test protocols,
coordinates and conducts packaging performance testing for the
purpose of determining shelf life, product protection,
merchantability and specification tolerance.Is a key player working
with Packaging Sourcing and Engineering in identifying packaging
suppliers.Fully embraces and supports Schwan's Culture of
Innovation initiativeInteract with vendors and outside developers
to raise technology standards within the packaging
organization.Documents all work according to established procedures
and guidelines and ensures clear communication by preparing various
test reports for business and technical
leaders.QualificationsEducation:--Bachelor's degree in Packaging
Engineering or equivalent technical degreeYears of Related
Experience:--3--- 5 years related
experienceKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:--
Intermediate knowledge of
product/package development flow from ideation to product launch in
a consumer goods environment; Intermediate knowledge of the
packaging industry and supplier capabilities; Intermediate working
knowledge of ASTM and ISTA packaging test methods; Intermediate
knowledge of food processing and flow of operations; Intermediate
knowledge of government agencies pertaining to the food industry;
Working knowledge of a wide variety of packaging materials
processing equipment and automated packaging machinery;
Intermediate technical problem-solving skills using statistics and
modeling techniques; Intermediate computer skills including
Microsoft Office, MS Project and CAD software--The employing
subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity
Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to disability, age, race, color,
religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected
class.--null
Keywords: Schwan's, Cincinnati , Packaging Engineer, Engineering , Camp Dennison, Ohio
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