- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
With limited supervision, this position leads packaging development for defined projects from concept through commercialization for Dry Mixes, Fillings, Icings, and Innovation. Responsible to develop and test packaging and operational processes for new products, quality improvements and cost reductions. May oversee the work of Interns, providing guidance and assigning daily activities. Special assignments will be available to assist with career track decisions.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Gathers knowledge of our customers, consumers, and competitors. Brings innovative ideas to support strategic plans and enable R&D to apply this knowledge to assigned projects.
Partner with Marketing/Insights team to learn to design and implement consumer research tests. Helps interpret the results and recommends next steps.
Demonstrates strong teamwork and cross-functional relationships with marketing, operations, engineering, quality, etc. and leverages those partnerships to innovate, resolve concerns and meet timelines. Determines proposed course of action and options in collaboration with stakeholders.
Demonstrates understanding of contingency planning; creates and presents project contingency plans.
Actively seeks to broaden knowledge and enhance technical skills via interpretation of data from projects, seminars, professional meetings, course work and literature. Contributes to a learning environment for the team. Creates a robust personal development plan in collaboration with manager.
Seeks, evaluates, challenges, and utilizes technical information from external and internal sources (Vendors and senior R&D technical experts) to achieve objectives. Utilizes knowledge from multiple technical sources to drive innovation and change.
Recognized as a subject matter expert to colleagues and management.
With limited supervision, plans and executes experiments using established laboratory/pilot lab/plant methodology. Interprets results and translates them into actionable recommendations and business solutions.
Lead/support the planning, execution and reporting of plant trials and product/packaging validations for new products, reformulations, and redesigns, concentrating on packaging design and performance
Broadens and applies knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes, safety procedures, GMPs and food packaging regulations.
Effectively manages time and delivers projects on time and in full. Mindful of overall project spend.
Demonstrates proficiency with the Dawn Specification system to write, review, and issue packaging and process specifications to support all project work. Maintain internal records. Ensures all packaging components meet customer and FDA compliance guidelines.
Safely operates, cleans, and maintains lab-ware and equipment used in a testing environment, while adhering to sanitation requirements in the handling and preparation of food products.
Demonstrates Dawn Values and supports the Circle of Excellence.
Required Qualifications and Education Requirements
One of the following. Degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Systems and Design or similar preferred:
MS: 0 - 3 years relevant experience
BS: 2- 5 years relevant experience
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Thank you,
Dawn Recruitment Team
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.