On behalf of one of our estimated client, a worldwide top-leader
American company operating in the Food Process industry, manufacturing and
selling their products in more than 90 countries worldwide, we are currently
looking for the top talented EMEA Packaging Engineer to be based in Switzerland.
Position: EMEA Packaging Engineer
Report to: EMEA and APAC R&D Lead
Location: Neuchâtel,
Switzerland
Job Type: Permanent
Salary Range: (up
to experience)
Benefits: month Fixed Bonus (13th
salary), Annual Incentive Plan 7,5% upon performance, Annual Salary Increase subject to personal performance
and business conditions, Loss of Earning Insurance, Company contribution to
Healthcare Insurance, Monthly Lunch Allowance, 28 days vacation per year.
About our client
Our client with its parent well-kown company owns multiple famous
brands in the industry of artificial and natural zero- and reduced-calorie
sweeteners, distributed in more than 90 countries.
They are investing in innovation and brand building to drive long-term
profitable growth. With the natural sweetener category experiencing an average
of 9% year-over-year growth and one of their famous brand as one of the fastest
growing in this specific market, they are positioned to drive incredible brand
awareness with consumers and become the go-to sweetener company for everything
from coffee and tea to baking needs.
About the role mission
The EMEA Packaging Engineer will lead packaging
projects for the EMEA region as assigned. Projects may involve graphic changes,
packaging developments, new suppliers or 3rd party tollers qualification. Act
as liaison between commercial groups, plant engineering, production, quality,
safety, finance and co-packer groups providing technical and production
expertise. Additionally, this position will partner with business to develop
and drive new innovation including concept development, project scoping,
consumer validation and commercialization.
Key responsibilities
Lead
project activities to ensure scope and objectives are achieved:
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Packaging and new product
development to deliver project scope.
·
Lead all activities
related to the project, from planning, to scheduling, tracking and reporting
the status from initiation to final delivery.
·
Ensure that project
milestones and critical paths are clearly identified, scheduled and tracked or
met.
·
Participate to
weekly/bi-weekly commercialization meetings in support of projects and key
initiatives.
·
Plant trials and
validation for new package/process changes.
·
Prepare, review and
establish technical or quality documentation related to R&D activities.
·
Generate, maintain and
provide appropriate Technical Documentation to Manufacturing and Business to
produce product (BOM's, Specifications, Logistics Information, etc).
·
Provide R&D elements
for graphics and review final graphics for accuracy.
Help
initiate and deliver innovation:
·
Work with the business
group to confirm new concepts.
·
Analyze package design and
work with operations group to ensure machinery/production compatibility.
·
Lead packaging and process
qualifications protocols and validation either independently or in conjunction
with engineering as required.
Support
execution of manufacturing/production standards:
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Provide technical
resources as required when performing routine manufacturing validations.
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Responsible for packaging
specifications and pallet patterns.
·
Support safety, quality
and operational initiatives identified for the region.
·
Ensure that equipment and
facility investments meet quality, safety, ergonomics, environmental and OSHA
statistics requirements.
Qualifications
Functional/Technical skills:
·
Minimum 3-5 years
of experience in a Supply Chain environment, ideally in the Food & Beverage
industry.
·
Minimum 3-5 years
of experience in Project Management involving Packaging Development.
·
Experience in
powder/liquid filling, flexible packaging, folding cartons, plastic injection
molding.
·
Good
understanding of Supply Chain activities within an organization in order to
quickly execute projects to commercialization stage (NPD, Promotions,
Alternative Suppliers, Graphic changes, etc).
·
Ability to manage
packaging graphics or printing design process and end product quality.
·
Project
management and follow-through and skills.
·
Excellent
written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
·
French native, fluent
in English, other language (German) would be a plus.
·
Microsoft Office
software MS Project.
·
Knowledge and
understanding about web-based work management and project management softwares
such as Workfront, Loftware or Esko is a plus.
·
SAP System
concept understanding.
Competencies:
·
Project
experience involving companywide cross-functional teams (Production, Marketing,
Purchasing, Finance).
·
Ability to
analyze data, make decisions and communicate effectively the benefits of
decisions to all levels of management.
·
Someone who
enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Not afraid to "roll up sleeves".
·
Ability to manage
multiple projects simultaneously and direct/manage additional projects.
·
Ability to
prioritize, initiate and drive projects to completion.
·
Self-motivated
and excellent problem solving skills.
·
Someone willing
to travel for 15% to 20% of working time.
Education:
·
Bachelor's degree
in Packaging engineering or close related discipline.
·
A Packaging
Engineer graduated from l'Ecole Nationale Supérieur d'Ingénieurs de Reims
(ESIREIMS) or from l'Ecole Supérieure Européenne de Packaging (ESEPAC) would be
a great advantage.
Thank you for your interest in applying for the position and please
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further
correspondence.
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