Packaging Engineering Manager

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

Smithfield Foods leverages a diverse range of packaging materials and processes to ensure top-notch quality and efficiency. As the Package Engineering Manager, you will lead a team recognized as the organization's subject matter experts. Your team will be pivotal in successfully implementing projects and delivering impactful results. The Packaging Engineering Department at Smithfield plays a crucial role in identifying, developing, and commercializing innovative, improved, and cost-effective packaging solutions. This department not only drives packaging advancements but also collaborates extensively with cross-functional project teams. As a leader in packaging for various business platforms, new product development, cost-saving initiatives, and core business projects, your team will be at the forefront of driving Smithfield's packaging excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in package engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations 50% of the time depending on the initiative being executed.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to demonstrate proven results with fundamental packaging knowledge, plant testing, and project management.
• Experience with 'complex packaging strategies' such as lean manufacturing, corporate purchasing agreements, and strategic sourcing.
• Progressive experience utilizing packaging software Spec Right a plus and specification databases.
• Extensive knowledge of packaging lab testing and techniques.
• Excellent PC skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong project management skills in support of cross functional team activities.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate and adhere to safe work practices especially while working in plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Successfully utilize Smithfield's operating systems, software, and procedures, while understanding packaging die lines and their technical relationship to our equipment.
• Lead packaging projects across the organization from concept to implementation, independently travel to manufacturing locations to conduct plant trials and testing.
• Support projects to optimize costs, improve efficiencies, and generate revenue through product launches while protecting our product.
• Deliver cost savings, utilize packaging experience to support and identify future capital projects.
• Communicate packaging information to all levels within the organization and establish open communication with key stakeholders.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within Smithfield plants, lead cross-functional projects for implementation.
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees