Packaging Engineer
Job Summary
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Responsibilities:
Maintains direct contact with Shipping to develop and communicate safe and reliable packaging methods for materials ensuring proper delivery to external customers.
Provides direct support to Receiving Warehouse Inventory Control Purchasing and EHS&S to ensure standardized safe and accurate material handling processes.
Interacts with suppliers to design and develop the most effective packaging options for applicable materials.
Develops documents and improves packaging work instructions for applicable Materials and Logistics areas.
Implements Standard Packs based on material type weight and volume to define accurate and safe packaging methods.
Collaborates with the Sequencing Center to improve packaging methods based on direct and indirect feedback from installation sites.
Performs additional activities as assigned by the Materials Manager.
Specific responsibilities may include one or more of the following approaches:
oLean Manufacturing:Apply and coordinate projects using Lean Manufacturing tools to identify and continuously eliminate waste.
oTraining:Attend required training for professional development and provide training within area of responsibility.
oContinuous Improvement Projects:Generate document and implement continuous packaging improvement projects using Kaizen and cost-reduction tools.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Logistics or related field
35 years of experience in packaging engineering materials logistics or manufacturing environment
Experience developing packaging solutions and standard packs
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen preferred)
Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Knowledge of material handling packaging design and logistics processes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication and documentation skills
English proficiency preferred
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We are a leading supplier of forklifts and warehouse equipment as well as automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains.