Flagstone Foods-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Minneapolis, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

The Senior Packaging Engineer applies material science, manufacturing engineering experience and an elevated level of technical competency and leadership to develop and implement packaging solutions. This position will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely with Product Development, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Marketing, and other functions, to drive top-line disruptive packaging innovation, deliver bottom-line cost improvements, and create competitive advantage for the company. The role is focused on successfully delivering against commercial and operational priorities while maintaining high quality standards for our materials and excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is creative, innovative, results-driven and will enjoy the opportunities and challenges that come with working in a fast-paced, high-growth, sku-intensive, multi-channel CPG business.

  • Conceptualizes and delivers complete packaging solutions that drive competitive advantage, top-line wins, operational efficiency, and margin improvements
  • Works autonomously or as part of a cross-functional project team to perform complex, high-profile technical assignments under general direction
  • Provides technical packaging leadership and subject matter expertise on business initiatives from early concept development through successful commercialization
  • Partners effectively with internal teams (Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain), suppliers and equipment manufacturers
  • Leads, coordinates, or oversee internal and external manufacturing trials and start-ups and provides ongoing technical service to internal and external customers
  • Champions ongoing improvements to function-specific tools and processes, including packaging specification management
  • Influences project direction and contribute to successful project outcomes by providing technical input into the planning and decision-making process
  • Identifies and resolves technical conflicts, including resources, to ensure projects meet or exceed expectations
  • Responsible for issuing and maintaining accurate component packaging specifications, dielines and finished goods packaging specifications
  • Establishes in-process control points, testing requirements and operating guidelines
  • Continuously seeks out new packaging trends and technologies and is a key contributor to the company’s innovation pipeline development
  • Effectively communicates complex technical information to stakeholders at all levels
  • Conducts all activities in compliance with established safety standards and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP)
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  • Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, or related field
  • 8 or more years of packaging engineering experience in food manufacturing
  • Broad-based technical proficiency and demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors
  • Solid understanding of food packaging processes and equipment and all commonly used materials including paperboard, corrugated, film/flexible laminates, and plastics
  • Proven ability to lead packaging projects from concept to commercialization with minimal support
  • Knowledge of shelf-life definition as it applies to packaging, seal integrity (COF, sealing thresholds, and sealing range)
  • Knowledge of printing and label application processes
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
  • Competency in SAP, AutoCAD and/or ArtiosCAD, TOPS and/or CAPE is preferred
  • Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high attention to detail
  • Effective communication and technical trouble-shooting capabilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ambiguity
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Term life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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