Senior Packaging Engineer

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years related experience in process and packaging equipment required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations depending on the initiative being executed.

Nice To Haves

• Broad knowledge of packaging materials, equipment and manufacturing processes including plant layouts.
• Experience in the food industry, preferred.
• General knowledge of food science, processing and manufacturing, preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, project management, organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Possesses good research and development capabilities, including experimental design, familiarity with packaging testing methodology and experience in commercialization.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to understand and manipulate both packaging and pallet specifications.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing packaging technology strategies from concept to commercialization, including growth initiatives, quality improvements, productivity/cost-reduction activities, troubleshooting activities, and general packaging support, as needed.
• Conducting trials to ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external resources in order to cost-effectively implement engineering and equipment initiatives.
• Routinely communicating with members of Operations, Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Engineering and Quality Assurance to report progress on projects and receive feedback to develop product that meet expectations.
• Leveraging best practices and capitalizing on technologies with cross-functional, cross-site business applications.
• Promoting innovative thinking to generate unique and value-added ideas for existing or new products.
• Developing and maintaining equipment specifications to determine overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) on packaging equipment.
• Acting as a lead by training, mentoring, and providing guidance to less experienced packaging engineers.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
• Partnership with Guild supports continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

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