Flow Packaging & FlowWrap Technology Expert

Flow Packaging & FlowWrap Technology Expert

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Department:Solutions Division

Location:Turnhout Belgium

About Cartamundi

Cartamundi is the global leader in play solutions from playing cards to board games collectibles and trading card games. With 3100 team members worldwide we empower people everywhere to Live Different Play Different. Headquartered in Belgium our family-owned company operates 12 manufacturing sites and a global network of design and sales offices across the U.S. Mexico Latin America Europe and Asia Pacific.

Our portfolio includes iconic heritage brands like Bicycle Bee and Copag alongside many beloved local brands. Were also a trusted production and distribution partner for the worlds leading toy and entertainment companies.

With roots dating back to 1765 we combine centuries of craftsmanship with forwardthinking innovation including digital experiences. Our strategy focuses on sustainable profitable growth preserving our planet and our company for generations to come.

BECOME A CARTAMUNDIAN We Can. We Care. We Do. We Play. We Connect.

Your Opportunity

The Flow Packaging & FlowWrapWrapWrap Expertis Cartamundis expert inhorizontal flowwrapping (HFFS) wrapping (HFFS) flexible filmpackaging sealing systems and highspeed product infeed technology. This includesservo-synchronized infeed conveyors automated synchronized infeed conveyors automated product collation systems and robotic collation systems and robotic pick and place infeedsused in the packaging of playing cards board games trading cards and collectible products. The reportin line will be the Vice President of Industrial Innovation & R&D.

This role is critical in definingglobal standards for flowpack operations improving packaging quality maximizing throughput and ensuring stable repeatable infeed and wrapping performance across all production sites and supplier networks.

This role partners closely with site operations global engineering and R&D to evaluate new flow wrap technologies optimizewrap technologies optimize feed systems and drive consistent packaging performance worldwide.

This role requires global travel up to 50% supporting equipment commissioning trials audits and cross sitesite alignment.

How You Will Contribute

1) Technology Scouting & Innovation

• Monitor advancements inhorizontal flowwrap technology servodriven mechanics and infeed automation relevant to gaming and collectible products.
• Identify and assess emergingproductinfeed technologies including:
• Servotimed infeed conveyors
• Product singulation and collation systems
• Flighted and indexing infeed modules
• Robotic pick andandplace systems for product loading
• Lead onsite trials and technical validation of new packaging and infeed technologies measuring seal quality registration accuracy infeed stability and throughput.
• Build business cases for technology adoption focused onOEE waste reduction cycle-timetime improvements and scalability.

2) Global Flow Packaging Leadership

• Develop and maintain global standards forflowwrap machine setup sealing parameters film management and infeed system performance.
• Define reference settings and guidelines for:
• Film tension and tracking
• Fin and end seal temperature pressure and dwell
• Infeed timing pitch accuracy and product spacing
• Print-totoseal registration
• Create calibration routines forservo drives infeed conveyors sensors and photoeyes ensuring consistent global operation.
• Troubleshoot complex packaging and infeed issues such as inconsistent spacing misfeeds seal faults film alignment issues and registration drift.

3) Process Standardization

• Establish global specifications tolerances and SOPs for:
• Infeed system performance
• Pack length consistency
• Seal strength and appearance
• Registration accuracy
• Film type and machinability
• Support sites in implementinginline vision checks seal integrity testing and data-ddriven process control.
• Lead continuous improvement with focus oninfeed stability waste reduction mechanical reliability and OEE improvement.

4) Cross-FunctionalFunctional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D to align packaging designs withinfeed and flow wrapwrap capabilities ensuring manufacturability at scale.
• Work closely with global engineering to define flow wrapwrap and infeed system requirements evaluate supplier proposals and support FAT/SAT installation and commissioning.
• Train operators and maintenance teams onmechanical setup infeed tuning and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with supply chain to qualifyfilm suppliers automation providers and flow wrapwrap OEMs.

5) Supplier & Partner Management

• Conduct technical audits with a focus onmechanical condition infeed synchronization sealing consistency and preventive maintenance.
• Support first articlearticle builds registration checks sealing validation and infeed performance testing.
• Build strong partnerships with manufacturers offlow wrap machinery wrap machinery servodrivendriven infeed systems robotic loading systems and film materials.

Who You Are

• Strong hands-on experience withHFFS flowwrappingwrapping equipmentand highspeed flexiblespeed flexiblefilmfilm packaging systems.
• Deep understanding ofproduct infeed technologies including servodriven conveyors flighted infeeds collation/singulation modules and robotic infeed automation.
• Technical expertise in:
• Film behavior (OPP/BOPP/PET cold and heatseal films)
• Sealing systems (rotary jaw box motion)
• Registration controls (photo-eeye vision)
• Servo motion tuning
• Demonstrated ability to implement and scale flow packpack technologies across multiple sites.
• Strong problem-solvingsolving skills usingSPC RCA DOE and continuous improvement methods.
• Effective communicator with experience supporting global manufacturing teams.
• Ability to travel internationally up to50%.

Why Working With US

We invite you into a varied position with an attractive package and the possibilities for personal and professional growth.

• A dynamic international environment with opportunities to grow innovate and thrive alongside colleagues from around the world.
• The chance to co-shape global communications by contributing to impactful projects that influence how our story is told across borders.
• A role where your creativity and organizational skills matter where you can make a tangible difference in shaping messages channels and projects that resonate.

DEI Statement

Cartamundi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation race or ethnic origin colour religion or belief age disability national or social origin marital or family status genetic or health information veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.