Packaging Engineering Sols Manager

supply-chain; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

General Bonus Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Packaging Engineering Solutions Manager (US-O) to lead a core engineering team responsible for design, pricing and equipment requirements for new and existing business. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, digitalization, and strong customer/vendor relationships to deliver value-added packaging solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing or packaging, and the ability to communicate with upper

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or packaging.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Upper Management as well as customers and account teams and staff.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment and materials.
• PC proficiency and time study/analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of engineers on the design and pricing for all pursuits, implementations, and re-engineering projects.
• Ensures the team develops engineering skills and business relationships to influence decisions on design, pricing and equipment for packaging operations.
• Builds partnerships across the business to support Packaging Product offerings.
• Drives continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives across packaging operations.
• Interviews and hires new team members.

Skills

Communication

Packaging knowledge

PC proficiency

Time study

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

This role will require up to 50%-75% travel.

The Engineering Sols Manager Packaging role has a national salary range of $85,000- $150,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy. ?

Packaging Engineering Sols Manager (US-O)

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description

Responsible for a core team of engineers to provide design, pricing and equipment requirements for new and existing business.Influences the business as it relates to new solutions, continuous improvement ideas and increasing our footprint within digitalization and automation to continue to drive sustainable, value-added solutions.Develops and maintains critical relationships with internal operations and external customers, vendors, and suppliers to become a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.Ensures continual development of team members honing their design and pricing expertise to deliver solid recommendations resulting in successful project outcomes. Provides leadership within the RFP process and other critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of engineers on the design and pricing for all pursuits, implementations, and re-engineering projects
• Ensures the team is continually developing their engineering skills and business relationships to influence decision makers on the appropriate path forward as it relates to the project design, pricing and equipment required for all packaging operations
• Creates partnerships across the business that support and drive the objectives of the Packaging Product offering
• Understand the market and critical components that can be leveraged to create innovative solutions provided to all packaging operations
• Responsible for identifying and supporting continuous improvement goals and objectives for assigned scope or network.
• Continual engagement around analytics within area of responsibility to provide support for business review meetings, new business pursuits and rate reviews
• A trusted advisor who provides perspectives that helps identify gaps or issues and offers solutions within assigned space
• Understand all operational KPIs and the impact the solutions we provide have on each of these measures
• Maintains strong customer relationships in partnership with sector to support continual growth of our packaging operations
• Has the ability to deep dive into modeling, analytics and pricing opportunities but continues to look for opportunities to improve our tools and processes for their teams and the overall business
• Continually communicates to leadership on critical topics and priorities with the ability to navigate escalations, issues, and challenges towards solutions
• Responsible for the continual growth and development of 3-5 engineering resources that support across our business.
• Validate pricing of new and existing business.
• Recommend design and automation for improving productivity.
• Choose appropriate metrics for each project.
• Interviewing and hiring new team members

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or Engineering related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, custom packaging or related business
• Ability to effectively communicate with Upper Management as well as customers and account teams and staff
• Knowledge of packaging equipment and materials
• PC proficiency
• Time study and analysis skills

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.