Senior Packaging Engineer

King's Hawaiian; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Hawaiian, based in Oakwood, Georgia, is seeking a Sr. Packaging Engineer for their Engineering group. This strategic role involves developing packaging strategies and collaborating with multiple departments such as Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Marketing to drive innovation and growth in the Hawaiian food category.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering and over 5 years of experience in consumer goods packaging. A compensation range of $105,000 - $155,000 is offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in consumer goods packaging.
• Advanced knowledge of packaging development flow from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging concepts ensuring compatibility with manufacturing capabilities.
• Analyze engineering drawings and evaluate physical characteristics.
• Determine costs and feasibility of packaging concepts.

Skills

Consumer goods packaging

Packaging development flow

Innovative packaging concepts

ASTM and ISTA package test methods

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

5+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our 'ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our 'ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our 'ohana!

Position

Sr. Packaging Engineer for our Engineering group that has outstanding leadership and critical thinking qualities. This experienced packaging professional is responsible for helping develop and drive King’s Hawaiian overall packaging strategy. This role requires both a strategic and tactical view of responsibilities, thinking on a broad level about the best way to provide packaging solutions for existing products and new product launches. Packaging plays a critical and significant role in the growth strategies of our company and in crafting, developing, and growing the Hawaiian food category. This role works closely with multi-functional counterparts in Sourcing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing, as well as with external vendors. It is also incumbent on this role to be ahead of market trends and economic drivers to drive growth for the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop various packaging concepts in coordination with finished products and materials used, ensuring compatibility of packaging with manufacturing capability.


• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of the product to evaluate physical characteristics of the item, special handling, safety requirements, and type of materials required for packaging.


• Determine costs and feasibility of concepts, new and revised packaging, collaborating with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and marketing groups.


• Gather and maintain packaging specifications and graphics, ensuring accessibility and control of packaging assets.


• Provide technical recommendations in assessing supplier performance and risks, developing aggregate packaging cost improvement strategies and targets.


• Provide technical engineering support to manufacturing and implementation processes of product packaging.


• Document engineering protocols and develop engineering and manufacturing specifications ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO regulations.


• Review new technology and prepare designs to increase efficiency and ensure effective transition of designs into the design process.


• Develop and maintain activity schedule for packaging supply chain projects.

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related Engineering degree. 5+ years of experience in consumer goods packaging, preferably food or beverage, within an end-user or vendor.


• Advanced knowledge of packaging development flow from conceptualization to product launch.


• Highly creative with proven ability to deliver innovative packaging concepts.


• Ability to work with Marketing and Consumer Research to understand unmet consumer needs and translate those into successful packaging innovations.


• Solid understanding of ASTM and ISTA package test methods as well as Box Compression Test (BCT) vs Edge Crush Test (ECT) and a wide variety of packaging materials, automated packaging equipment, and processing equipment.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $155,000

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.