Senior Manager of Packaging Technology

Calbee•Fairfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Calbee America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Packaging Technology to oversee and manage the packaging development process. This role ensures all packaging equipment and facilities are maintained for minimal downtime and maximized production output. The position involves troubleshooting packaging problems, collaborating with various departments to meet operational and safety standards, and leading initiatives for procedural improvements and equipment efficiency. The Senior Manager will also manage capital expenditures, oversee the budget, and lead the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for packaging equipment maintenance. Additionally, this role provides coaching and direction to the packaging and maintenance team, leads CMMS implementation, and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations (OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, SQF). The ideal candidate will embrace an action-oriented, flexible, and innovative approach, demonstrating analytical thinking, decisive decision-making, and effective prioritization to ensure plant operational efficiency, product quality, and safety. This role requires extensive packaging experience in equipment and people development, strong interpersonal leadership, flexibility, and the ability to build and maintain relationships across departments, with vendors, and contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering or related field
7 years of experience in the position offered or related occupation.
Experience in consumer packaging in a food production industry
Engineering design and project management experience
Experience with Food Processing
Technical Expertise
Equipment Knowledge
Attention to Detail
Communication (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) in English
Problem-Solving
Decision Making
Team Leadership
Project Management
Time Management
Adaptability
Continuous Improvement
Safety Protocols
Regulatory Compliance
Vendor Relations
Budgeting and Cost Control
CMMS Proficiency
Training and Development
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Work Order Management
Strategic Planning
Performance Analysis
Extensive vertical pillow and pouch bagmaker and scale experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the packaging development process.
Ensure all packaging equipment and facilities are maintained, resulting in minimal downtime and maximized production output.
Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving design, material, and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
Work closely with departments, including Production, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation to ensure equipment meets operational, safety, and food safety standards.
Maintain adherence to packaging and electrical regulations, and provide leadership in plant safety initiatives related to equipment.
Lead initiatives to improve packaging procedures, and implement new innovations, equipment longevity, and overall efficiency of the plant's packaging machinery.
Recommend capital expenditures for equipment and oversee the financial budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to the annual spending plan.
Lead the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for packaging equipment maintenance, parts inventory, and other related functions.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and direction to the packaging and maintenance team, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks.
Lead packaging CMMS implementation and system utilization within the department.
Ensure the CMMS system is used to achieve key KPIs related to preventative maintenance, work orders, budget attainment, and inventory tracking.
Responsible for compliance regarding all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.
Participate in the yearly review of the food safety system.
Assist in maintaining SQF and other food safety and quality system requirements.
Embrace an action-oriented, flexible, and innovative approach to packaging management, anticipating equipment and operational issues before they arise and addressing them proactively.
Exhibit analytical thinking in diagnosing equipment and facility issues, making decisive choices that prioritize the plant's operational efficiency, product quality, and safety.
Prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring that packaging maintenance schedules are adhered to, and downtime is minimized.
Lead and manage packaging department objectives to ensure maximum productivity.
Leverage extensive packaging experience in packaging equipment and people development, ensuring that machinery is updated, efficient, and in line with industry best practices.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and open communication within the packaging team.
Display flexibility in decision-making, adapting to unexpected challenges, and finding efficient solutions to equipment/maintenance issues.
Prioritize building and maintaining relationships not only within the Packaging department team but also with other departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure cohesive operations.