Senior Packaging Engineer

Schreiber Foods•Green Bay, WI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Packaging Engineer evaluates, selects, adapts, and modifies packaging engineering techniques, procedures, and financial criteria for new and existing packages, with a primary focus on packaging materials and manufacturing systems. The role provides technical packaging support to Schreiber Foods divisions, helping maintain current markets and pursue new opportunities, and leads teams on a broad range of packaging activities and assignments. The position is based at Schreiber Foods’ Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office. Travel of more than 25% may be needed, with frequency varying according to project demands and workload. Candidates relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. salaried position may be eligible for a $10,000 relocation bonus and a relocation package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a packaging-related field.
At least 6 years of experience in Packaging Engineering.
Ability to be effective in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong understanding of food manufacturing operations, including plant processes, equipment interactions, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems.
Ability to manage and develop others, foster positive behaviors, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement and skill development.
Ability to travel more than 25% as needed.
For positions requiring travel, a valid driver’s license, at least state-minimum auto insurance (more may be required), an acceptable driving record under Schreiber Foods’ discretion, and a vehicle suitable for the travel requirements are required.
Authorization to work in the country where the role is based is required.

Responsibilities

Work with suppliers to identify new or alternate materials, coordinate physical-property and performance testing, and conduct plant qualification trials.
Provide support to resolve technical packaging issues and meet customer needs.
Own and champion strategic packaging objectives for the assigned category.
Support project teams in qualifying new packaging equipment to increase capacity and efficiency and enable production of new products, including supporting acquisition onboarding.
Assist the team leader, the Manager, with system-imposed requests such as upper-management meetings, technical reviews, advisory support, and customer visits.
Network with vendors and maintain relationships to improve knowledge of new packaging concepts in the marketplace.
Investigate and communicate innovative packaging technologies, including sustainable opportunities, to relevant organizational groups.
Work with the leadership team to ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups.
Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes and ensure customer requirements are met.
Review incidents involving failure to follow procedures and determine appropriate corrective action.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional employer retirement contribution of about 8% of earnings.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
$10,000 relocation bonus and relocation package for eligible candidates relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. salaried position.
Up to $5,000 annually toward childcare costs.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
Access to an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Partners Helping Partners assistance program.