Human Resource Dimensions has been retained to place a talented, driven, sustainability-minded Packaging Engineer to join our client’s quickly growing North America team. The role is full-time, home-based and requires constant travel within the North America region. This role will report to the VP / GM North America and will be managed and receive professional guidance by the CTO; Furthermore, the role will work closely and will be part of their Global Technology team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing prompt and effective technical support to our:
Customers running their films and laminates on their packaging equipment operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and a smooth experience.
Production partners producing their films and laminates, ensuring stable production processes and continuous improvement of process conditions.
Possesses the ability to troubleshoot most packaging process issues. Occasionally requires management support to handle difficult issues.
Roles And Responsibilities
Prioritize safety and act as a safety leader in all tasks and responsibilities.
Understand and address partner/customer requirements related to processes, products, and issues.
To Identify film, laminate or finished products problems and ensure that they are properly communicated to the appropriate staff representatives.
Maintain accurate and timely reports on work activities and time utilization.
Participating in field trials of new packaging materials.
Participating in the commercial production of their products.
Taking responsibility for scheduling own time and travel based on customer priority.
Working on special projects as assigned.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, sales personnel, and internal staff.
Submitting reports within 5 days, completing expense reports within one month of business trips, and providing weekly schedules within designated time frames.
Education And Experience
Possesses a technical degree
5-15 years’ experience working at converters in the flexible packaging industry
Willing to travel 60% or more and holds a valid driver’s license
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requirements (formal competence and soft skills): What skills & expertise are we looking for?
Hands-on Experience In The Following Key Technologies
Adhesive lamination (solvent, solvent-less, water based)
Printing (flexo, digital)
Slitting
Bag-pouch making
Blown film co-extrusion
Extrusion lamination & coating
Experience in providing technical sales support.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Human Resources Services
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