Packaging Training & Equipment Specialist

Bonduelle Americas; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle Americas is a mission-driven food company focused on plant-rich products and a flexitarian lifestyle. The Packaging Specialist acts as the technical expert linking Packaging Operations and Maintenance, delivering training to operators and driving Autonomous Maintenance initiatives to improve reliability.

You'll develop training materials, lead skill assessments, and collaborate with QA, HR, and CI teams to standardize work and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of packaging equipment, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, food processing, or related industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Strong training, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to create technical documentation and standardized work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve training programs for packaging operators on equipment operation, setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance activities.
• Create and maintain training documentation, including One Point Lessons (OPLs), Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), job aids and visual controls, manuals, changeover, startup/shutdown, and troubleshooting guides.
• Develop and maintain the Packaging Skills Matrix; track training progress, certifications, and competency levels.
• Coordinate with Packaging Team Leads to close skill gaps and improve workforce capability.
• Support Autonomous Maintenance and Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Packaging equipment

Training programs

Lean Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bonduelle Americas is a mission-driven food company focused on plant-rich products and a flexitarian lifestyle. The Packaging Specialist acts as the technical expert linking Packaging Operations and Maintenance, delivering training to operators and driving Autonomous Maintenance initiatives to improve reliability.

You'll develop training materials, lead skill assessments, and collaborate with QA, HR, and CI teams to standardize work and reduce downtime.