Senior Packaging Engineer

About the role

Job Category: Engineering

Job Family: Packaging Engineering

About the role

Conduct work in the evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of packaging engineering techniques, procedures, and financial criteria for new or existing packages, with primary knowledge in packaging materials and manufacturing systems. Provide technical packaging support and assistance to all Schreiber Foods divisions in order to maintain current markets and pursue new opportunities. Lead and direct teams in a broad variety of packaging related activities and assignments.

This position is located at our Home Office in Green Bay, WI with a hybrid work setting of 3 days in the office.

Relocating candidates (50+ miles) are eligible for $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package

What you'll do

• Work with suppliers to identify new or alternate materials, coordinating physical property and performance testing and conducting plant qualification trials.
• Provide support to resolve technical packaging issues and meet customer needs.
• Own and champion the strategic packaging objectives for the assigned Category.
• Support project teams in the qualification of new packaging equipment, to increase capacity, efficiency, and run new products. This includes supporting the onboarding of acquisitions.
• Assist team leader the Manager with system-imposed requests as required (upper management meetings, technical reviews, advisory help, customer visits etc.)
• Network and maintain relationships with vendors to enhance levels of knowledge of new packaging concepts in the marketplace.
• Investigate and communicate innovative packaging technologies to the organization (upper management, marketing, global trade and development etc.) including Sustainable opportunities.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelors in Packaging Engineering or Packaging related field
• 6+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering
• The ability to be effective in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing operations, including plant processes, equipment interactions, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems.
• Ability to manage and develop others to achieve objectives while fostering positive behaviors, providing constructive feedback, and identifying opportunities for improvement and skill development.
• Ability to travel >25% as needed, with frequency varying based on packaging project demands and workload.

Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That's hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

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