Packaging Manufacturing Technology Advisor

Cargill • Wayzata, MN

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About The Position

The Packaging Manufacturing Technology Advisor provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in packaging manufacturing technology assets across Cargill Salt North America operations. The role optimizes existing asset performance and, when needed, advises on capital recommendations to upgrade equipment. It assesses and recommends standards and KPIs to meet site needs and improve efficiency, while collaborating with operations teams and other functions.

The advisor drives safe and efficient process performance through hazard analysis, performance monitoring, technical training, and process improvement. The role supports packaging equipment training and development and contributes to digital transformation and data transparency in packaging compliance. It works with limited direction, conducts research and interpretation to identify issues, may direct supporting team members, and contributes strategically.

The preferred work location is Cargill Global Headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota. Other Cargill Salt manufacturing locations that may be considered are St. Clair, Michigan; Akron, Ohio; Hersey, Michigan; Timpie, Utah; Hutchinson, Kansas; Newark, California; and Watkins Glen, New York. A remote work arrangement may also be considered. Travel of up to 50% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least six years of related work experience.
• Technical expertise in packaging or bagging processes.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in bagging or packaging processes.
• Fundamental understanding of packaging industry leading practices.
• Experience in engineering, maintenance, technical operations, or project management in an industrial environment.
• Experience deploying strategy in multiple locations simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assess packaging equipment and process needs.
• Partner with operations teams and site subject matter experts to identify packaging line improvement opportunities.
• Create and deploy plans and quality standards across plant sites to generate measurable business value year over year.
• Implement data and technology improvements to existing processes, track value, and provide guidance for process safety evaluations.
• Lead the creation of packaging technology policies for plant operations in alignment with manufacturing technology governance.
• Provide manufacturing technology expertise to plants and work with operations teams to diagnose and troubleshoot packaging equipment issues.
• Lead deployment of risk management practices and safeguards for packaging operations.
• Partner with plants on packaging equipment safety, process safety, food safety, regulatory and environmental standards, policies, and codes.
• Identify opportunities and gaps within the Packaging domain.
• Share packaging process knowledge and provide training and coaching to plant operations and maintenance teams as needed.
• Follow bagging and packaging industry trends and share insights.
• Attend industry trade shows or conferences and share learnings and experiences with teams.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and equipment manufacturers.
• Support decisions on equipment technology selections or upgrades.
• Conduct research and interpretation to identify issues or problems; provide direction to supporting team members as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
• Discretionary incentive award dependent on company and personal performance.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior