Packaging Engineering/Technician

Welser Profile•Liverpool Township, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring packaging materials are properly planned, procured, stored, controlled, and available when needed. It also ensures packaging materials and processes support efficient production and shipping activities, and supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions for North American operations. The role also promotes safe packaging practices while driving improvements in packaging performance and material flow.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively across departments and with global teams.
Knowledge of manufacturing, logistics, inventory control, material handling, warehouse operations, and supply chain processes.
Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, packaging, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, material handling, or project coordination.
Experience with warehouse operations, inventory management, and material handling preferred.
SAP or ERP experience preferred.
Forklift operating experience preferred.
CAD or technical drawing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage packaging-related master data and planning activities in SAP.
Manage customer-owned and company-owned packaging inventories.
Partner with and coordinate purchasing activities for packaging materials and services.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities.
Support receiving, storage, organization, and inventory control of packaging materials.
Partner with Material Handling to improve packaging storage, organization, and material flow throughout the facility.
Develop and maintain processes that improve packaging inventory accuracy, traceability, and accessibility.
Investigate and resolve packaging shortages, inventory discrepancies, and material availability issues.
Coordinate staging and delivery of packaging materials to production work centers.
Ensure packaging requirements are established and available to support production schedules and new product launches.
Support Production, Material Handling, Shipping, and Quality teams on packaging-related issues.
Troubleshoot packaging issues impacting production, quality, safety, or delivery performance.
Promote compliance with packaging standards, specifications, and work instructions.
Support customer and intercompany shipments requiring specialized packaging solutions.
Act as the primary site resource for packaging-related problem solving and cross-functional coordination.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Global Packaging Engineering Team.
Coordinate implementation of new packaging concepts and engineering changes.
Provide feedback on packaging designs based on manufacturing, material handling, shipping, quality, and customer requirements.
Support packaging trials, validation activities, and new product launches.
Maintain packaging documentation, standards, specifications, and work instructions.
Assist with packaging drawing modifications and updates when required.
Support standardization and continuous improvement of packaging concepts across the facility.
Promote safe storage, handling, and use of packaging materials throughout the facility.
Support compliance with company safety procedures and standards.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve packaging processes, warehouse organization, inventory management, and material flow.
Lead and support cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate recurring packaging issues.
Drive improvements in operational efficiency, packaging performance, and inventory accuracy.
Provide backup support for MRO Purchasing functions as needed.
Provide backup support for MRO Stores and inventory functions as needed.