About this opportunity
The Marzetti Company lists this Senior Packaging Scientist - Drive Innovation & Savings opportunity in lewis center, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Packaging Scientist works with a cross functional team in the development of packaging materialsfor new product development,continuous improvement, unlockingoperating efficiency at our factories, drivingout non-value-added costs, and ensuring source of supply. This position will strive foroptimalpackaging design from abrand,operations,cost perspective, and sustainability standpoint.This position will act as one of the key packaging experts for the company and will partner closely with our Marketing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive success.
Responsibilities
Works with cross-functional teams to help launch new products in our retail and/or foodservice business segments.
Identifies opportunities and proposes solutions aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency of our packaging lines within our factories.
Provides technical support to Operations and Engineering in the development of packaging to support continuous improvement efforts.
Acts as technical lead to design, direct, and implement packaging cost saving projects.
Leads development of packaging components that coincide with the company’s Packaging Sustainability strategy.
Supports the technical effort to develop and approve packaging specifications.
Fulfills the role of a technical service/troubleshooter when packaging problems at manufacturing facilities are beyond the scope of the plant personnel.
Coordinates and executes packaging-related experiments, as well as plant trials; documents and communicates results, both written and oral, for review with minimal supervision.
Understands, communicates, and mitigates technical risks associated with new packagingdevelopment.
Maintains awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry, for implementation within the company.
Qualifications
Bachelors in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field
7+ years work experience in food or CPG-related packaging industry
Understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment
Knowledge of packaging test methodology
Knowledge of product development processes and commercialization processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong ability to collaborate and build cross-functional partnerships
Competencies
Communicates Effectively
Collaborates
Plans and Aligns
Drives Results
Manages Ambiguity
Working Conditions/Environment
Works in a normal office environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type, walk and bend while moving about the facility. The noise level in the office is quiet. Occasional travel to plants or meetings is required.
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Worksite address
lewis center, OH, 43035, US
Who can apply
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