Evaluate all incoming packaging for safety, functionality, EPA/Landfill impact, logistics / recycle / disposal cost optimization and alignment with operational expectations
Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.
Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
Participate in product introduction teams, to deliver new products to market.
Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
Work with the manufacturing department to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability.
Develop and implement comprehensive test plans to ensure that packaging exceeds customer specifications.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Marshall, MI
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Product Managementunmatched
Product Packagingunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Recyclingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Supplier Optimizationunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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