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Job Title :
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Sr Packaging Engineer – Marshall, MN
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Company :
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Schwan's
Global Supply Chain, Inc.
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Position Type :
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Full
Time - Regular
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Exempt/Non Exempt :
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Exempt
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Shift :
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Not
Applicable
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City :
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MARSHALL
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State :
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Minnesota
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Description :
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GENERAL PURPOSE
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This position is responsible for managing the process of
developing packaging specifications for all new or revised products using
strategic supplier partners as a key resource.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinates and conducts feasibility studies of equipment
and material requirements for use in manufacturing and through our
distribution system.
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Works with other department members to resolve quality
issues as they occur.
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Assists in the evaluation of potential suppliers.
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Develops packaging specifications for new products and
revisions to existing products.
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Establishes and performs tests which simulate our
manufacturing and distribution environment.
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Maintains a history of test performance and packaging
specification development.
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Monitors packaging material and equipment performance
through investigation of complaints, material/machine testing, shelf-life
studies and shipping tests.
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Guides, motivates and maintains a training system to develop
technical and management skills for subordinates.
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Works closely with packaging engineer in all phases specifications, machine capabilities and
production requirements.
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Works with packaging suppliers to correct problems.
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Assists the technical groups in evaluating food safety and
shelf life issues as they relate to packaging.
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Works with suppliers to acquire sample packaging or
equipment information.
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Maintains a close working relationship with all departments
including manufacturing, sales, marketing, purchasing, R & D, quality
and distribution.
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Assists other department members and operations in resolving
quality or equipment issues.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science,
Engineering, closely- related field, or equivalent combination of
education/experience.
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Years of Related Experience: 7-9 years
related experience.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to read,
analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to
write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to work
with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference,
and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to
apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
EEO/AA
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