Sr. Packaging Engineer

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $85,000 - 95,000 base salary * + annual bonus
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  Medical, dental and vision options

  
  
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

• Manages the development and engineering of packages to ensure both aesthetic and objectives are met.
• Manage the evaluation and selection of packaging materials, packaging equipment, and processes that meet functional cost and consumer requirements.
• Manage large-scale optimization/cost reduction projects while working with cross-functional teams.
• Create and validate packaging specifications and possess spec approval responsibility for technicians and engineers in headquarters and supplier production facilities.
• Execute appropriate packaging testing as required (ship testing, compatibility, resistance, etc.).
• Guideto matrix teams as subject matter experts for packaging technologies and materials.
• Responsible for coordinating graphics for corrugate and film.
• Create and approve source documents such as cost investigation, package profile, preliminary specifications, tooling/part qualification, and final package components specification.
• Acts as an internal consultant providing technical guidance on the most complex projects and problems by applying creativity, innovation, tools, methods, and techniques integrated with technical insights, knowledge, and experience to form conclusions and resolutions.
• Recognizes challenges in the technical platform and engages a variety of resources (internal and external) to consistently overcome the most challenging technical problems.
• In locations where applicable, responsible for complying with all plant safety rules and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging products and to report food safety problems to those with authority to take action.
• Size, scope, and complexity of assigned portfolio are factors in the level of responsibility.

Education:

• BS degree in Packaging Engineering preferred, or equivalent in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• 8+ years of related professional Engineering experience in the CPG/Foodservice industry.
• Proven background as a technical expert.
• Demonstrated experience and application of complex concepts, practices and procedures within particular engineering field.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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