Packaging Manufacturing Technology Advisor

Cargill • Shorewood, MN

3d • $160,000 - $200,000

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 assets and advises on capital recommendations to upgrade equipment. It assesses and recommends standards and KPIs suited to each site to optimize efficiency, collaborates with operations and other functions, and drives safe and efficient process capabilities, hazard analysis, performance monitoring, technical training, and process improvements. The advisor also supports packaging equipment training and development and contributes to digital transformation and data transparency in packaging compliance.

The preferred work location is Cargill’s Global Headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota. Other Cargill Salt manufacturing locations may be considered: St. Clair, Michigan; Akron, Ohio; Hersey, Michigan; Timpie, Utah; Hutchinson, Kansas; Newark, California; or Watkins Glen, New York. A remote work arrangement may also be considered. The position requires travel up to 50% of the time and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

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 with operations teams and site subject matter experts, and identify opportunities to improve packaging lines.
• 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 aligned with manufacturing technology governance.
• Provide manufacturing technology expertise to plants and collaborate with operations teams to diagnose and troubleshoot packaging equipment issues.
• Lead deployment of risk management practices and safeguards for packaging operations, including partnering with plants on equipment safety, process safety, food safety, regulatory and environmental standards, policies, and codes.
• Identify opportunities and gaps within the Packaging domain and support plant operations and maintenance teams through knowledge sharing, training, and coaching.
• Monitor trends in the bagging and packaging industry, attend trade shows or conferences, and share learnings with teams.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and equipment manufacturers and support equipment technology selection and upgrade decisions.
• Provide expert thought leadership and work with limited direction, conducting research and interpretation to identify issues or problems; provide direction to supporting team members as needed and contribute strategically.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
• Position is eligible for a 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