Senior Packaging Engineer
Company: Conagra Brands
Location: Omaha
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer to join our
R&D team in Omaha, Nebraska!As a Senior Packaging Engineer,
reporting to the Packaging Manager, you will lead new product
development, quality improvement, and cost savings initiatives for
Conagra's packaging portfolio. With a focus on sustainability, you
will work on many different packaging formats. You will support and
lead packaging-driven projects and new start-ups/capacity expansion
for specific plants. You will support trials and/or start-ups and
perform hands-on package testing & prototyping in our
state-of-the-art labs and pilot plants. Each engineer owns their
space/brands while working with our internal and external
partners.Conagra's R&D facilities in Omaha are
state-of-the-art, including dedicated packaging spaces for
ideation, design, and prototyping. Engineers have the ability
perform in-house package testing and physical prototyping to bring
new innovations to life using our top-of-the-line equipment within
our labs and other spaces.Position ResponsibilitiesLead technical
delivery of base business projects independently while
simultaneously supporting high complexity technical
projects.Develop ideas for savings, innovation, and quality
improvements that are relevant to the business.Collaborate with
business, and technical peers on assigned brand(s), as well as
external partners and resources.Independently plan, execute, and
analyze plant/pilot plant/lab trials.Present results of technical
report to leadership team, both written and oral.Review and develop
technical specifications.Utilized as a subject matter expert in
selected packaging technology platforms.Establish working
relationship with suppliers.Maintain understanding and application
of experimental design, performance specs, and CQV design.Maintain
a working knowledge of the packaging principles and operating
systems for the assigned business.Maintain awareness of technical
trends and developments in the packaging industry.Lead
brainstorming and information gathering for resource planning
process.Mentor to associate engineers.Gain familiarity with fiscal
and strategic plans of team.Position QualificationsBachelors in
Packaging, Engineering, or related field.5+ years work experience
within a corporate package engineering function preferably within
CPG/Food industry working with cross-functional teams.Experience
with packaging materials capabilities and equipment.Understanding
of government regulatory requirements in the processing of
food.Experience with food science and how food affects
packaging.Experience with food safety, sanitary design, and
equipment cleaning.Experience with physical and structure package
testing procedures.Financial understanding to improve
profitability.Physical RequirementsExposure to manufacturing
environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise,
excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions and exposure to
allergens.Travel can be up to 40% of the time based on projects but
may be less.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs periodically.Ability to
stand for sit or stand for extended periods of time.We require
applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the
United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or
in the future.Our Modern Workplace:Conagra's culture of
collaboration enhances our ability to meet important business
goals, deliver value to customers and consumers and provide you
with the flexibility you need to achieve a better work-life
balance. We carefully consider each role and how often each team
member needs to collaborate in-person. You will be typically in the
office Monday - Thursday and Fridays are remote.Our benefits
include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional
days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra
will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also
provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless
of your participation (that's 9%)!#LI-MH1#LI-HYBRID#LI-MSLOur
Benefits:We care about your total well-being and will support you
with the following, subject to your location and role:Health:
Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident
and disability insuranceWealth: great pay, incentive opportunity,
matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: online courses,
virtual and classroom development experiencesBalance: paid-time
off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your
location and role)Our Company:Conagra Brands is one of North
America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage
of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation
and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through
iconic brands, such as Birds Eye--, Marie Callender's--, Banquet--,
Healthy Choice--, Slim Jim--, Reddi-wip--, and Vlasic--, and
emerging brands, including Angie's-- BOOMCHICKAPOP--, Duke's--,
Earth Balance--, Gardein--, and Frontera--.We pride ourselves on
having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the
food industry. For more information, visit
www.conagrabrands.com.Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity
employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without
regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic
information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by
national, federal, state or local law.
Keywords: Conagra Brands, Omaha , Senior Packaging Engineer, Engineering , Omaha, Nebraska
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