Packaging Engineer
Company: Conagra Brands
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Packaging Engineer to join our R&D team
in Omaha, Nebraska!As a Packaging Engineer on the MVP Team, you
will identify cost saving opportunities for a wide range of our
packaging products. The Maximizing Value and Productivity (MVP)
Team is a strategic cost function of the R&D organization.
Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you are an essential
contributor to cost savings for Conagra's packaging portfolio. With
a focus on sustainability, you will have the opportunity to work on
many different packaging formats. You will support and lead
packaging-driven projects, support trials and/or start-ups, and
perform hands-on package testing & prototyping in our
state-of-the-art labs and pilot plants.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 utilizing our top-of-the-line equipment
within our labs and other spaces.What you'll do in this
role:Independently lead the technical delivery of multiple standard
projects.With guidance, support highly complex technical
projects.Serve as a subject matter expert in selected packaging
technology and educate packaging staff on such
technology.Investigate and vet out cost savings ideas and pitch to
cross functional and brand teams for alignment.Provide support to
designated business groups to resolve packaging issues.Work
directly with business partners (Brand, Finance, etc) and RQI peers
(Product Development, Quality, etc) on assigned brands.Coordinate
and execute experiments, as well as plant trials; prepare results
in technical reports, both written and oral, for review with
minimal supervision.Interpret, develop, and issue technical
specifications.Maintain awareness of technical trends and
developments in the packaging industry.Participate in brainstorming
and information gathering efforts for resource planning process as
needed.Collaborate with Consumer Insights on testing of new package
ideas.Maintain strong communication with Operations, Brand
Management and Procurement, updating them on projects
regularly.Gain familiarity with fiscal and strategic plans of
team.Be aware of project tasks and how they impact the project
budget.Contribute as needed on cross-functional teams.Support
technical delivery of base business and high complexity
projects.May manage smaller projects independently.Participate and
execute experiments in plant trials.Prepare and present results of
technical report to supervisor, both written and oral.Interpret,
develop, and issue technical specifications.Acquire working
knowledge of the packaging principles and operating systems for
assigned platform.Maintain awareness of technical trends and
developments in the packaging industry.Awareness of project tasks
implications to budget.Gain familiarity with fiscal and strategic
plans of team.Contribute as needed on cross-functional teams.What
you'll need to be successful:Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering,
Materials Science or related field.3+ years work experience in
packaging industry, CPG and Food preferred.Solid understanding of
packaging materials capabilities and equipment.Financial
understanding to optimize profitability.Knowledge of test
methodology.Strong ability to collaborate and maintain
cross-functional partnerships.Strong analytical and logical
problem-solving abilities.Developing troubleshooting skills with
ability to "think on your feet."Understanding of business
principles.Advanced verbal and written communication skills.Ability
to travel up to 20 - 40% of time. Must be able to travel
independently and as a responsible Conagra Brands, Inc.
representativeProficient in Microsoft Office.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.
This position is usually in the office 4 days a week with remote
Fridays.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. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective
contribution to your account regardless of your participation
(that's 9%)! #LI-MH1#LI-ONSITE#LI-ASSOCIATEOur 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 , Packaging Engineer, Engineering , Omaha, Nebraska
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