Packaging Engineer

Post Consumer Brands • Battle Creek, MI

328d

About The Position

Post Consumer Brands, headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts®, and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits®, and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. The Battle Creek plant is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members, producing iconic cereal brands. The team has deep community roots, supporting local events and schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging operations including vertical and horizontal form fill and seal machines, cartoning, case erectors, packers, and sealers.
• Experience with robotic operations and all forms of package conveying.
• High speed pouching and blending experience is a plus.
• Experience in a food processing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and technical support to drive packaging operations performance and standardization across assigned processes and packaging lines.
• Identify and remove barriers and collaborate with plant personnel to establish a sustainable system for improved production rates, lower costs, high quality, and efficient changeovers.
• Act as Technical Owner of packaging parameters and provide Technical Oversight / Resource for operations team.
• Lead small capital projects for significant capital improvements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive system for sustainable improvements in Packaging Rates, Uptime, and Quality.
• Provide leadership in identifying and implementing packaging improvement initiatives to increase OEE, rate, yields, and schedule attainment.
• Participate in strategic direction regarding Packaging processes and equipment.
• Investigate and determine production feasibility, identifying tools, equipment, and methods for new products.
• Assist packaging techs in troubleshooting and training protocols for rapid problem resolution.
• Collaborate with maintenance on identifying equipment reliability issues and developing mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement for packaging operations by analyzing operational data to identify and prioritize barriers.
• Coordinate with colleagues at all Post Consumer Brands manufacturing sites to share knowledge and best practices.
• Understand rate capabilities for packaging operations and implement improvements to meet business growth needs.
• Collaborate with packaging technicians, engineers, and operators to develop standardized systems for optimal processes.
• Work with packaging technology engineers on the development and integration of new packaging designs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree