On behalf of our Client, a large international company opening a manufacturing facility in southern Poland, we are looking for experienced candidates for the position of: Packaging Engineer (for EMEA).
Packaging Engineer (for EMEA)
south of Poland
- Lead design and procurement in all areas of packaging for EMEA, with a focus on compatibility, material flow and cost. Develop and test packages, package components and packaging systems that best meet the needs of internal/external customers and business goals.
- Manage the key relationships with outside agencies on a project, specific basis. Monitor agency performance and ensure that projects are executed in line with the overall global strategic plan and are on time and on budget.
- Act as a central point of communication on multiple projects.
- Manage Ship-N-Store returnable containers and crates operationally.
- Forecast need for returnable containers.
- Manage and deliver to budget, including reporting and analysis.
- Seek and recommend suppliers for all forms of packaging.
- Evaluate packaging design for compatibility with current or future manufacturing systems.
- Recommend best methods for packaging.
- Work closely with Purchasing and Materials to manage quality, cost, delivery and Logistics.
- Provide technical and resource information to entire organization for packaging.
- Identify, plan, execute, and control packaging projects to deliver strategic business needs for growth, productivity, and quality.
- Advise and consult on packaging best practices to enhance business performance.
- Direct corrective actions with service providers and vendors to resolve packaging issues. Seek out and coordinate cost reduction opportunities.
- Identify opportunities for returnable packaging and drive implementation through Supply Chain.
- Negotiate pricing with assistance from Purchasing.
- Work closely with and be the point of contact with 3rd party Logistics consultants.
- Review new designs and parts to recommend special packaging needs.
- Evaluates compliance acceptance with Compliance group.
- Maintains standard pack data and informs affected personnel of changes.
- Updates PFEP data for containers. Resolves part quality issues caused by containers.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain/Operations or related engineering discipline.
- Very good command of Engilsh.
- 3+ years of packaging experience, automotive industry would be a big plus.
- Manufacturing, supply chain and/or logistics experience desirable.
- Proven experience as a key contributor to budget analysis and planning.
- Demonstrated experience and excellence with multiple types of analytic projects and assignments.
- Working knowledge of material flow and manufacturing systems In-depth knowledge of packaging components, material compatibility and technologies related to development, testing and implementation of new product packaging and delivery systems.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts .
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time.
- Communicates effectively at all organizational levels, both orally and in writing.
Our client offers an exciting job in very interesting industry and international environment, as well as great opportunities to develop professionally.
To apply for this position, please send your CV in English.
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