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Pharmavite · 2 weeks ago

Principal Packaging Equipment Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Pharmavite is focused on complete nutrition and is known for its leading vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made. The Principal Packaging Equipment Engineer will lead the delivery of new packaging technologies and drive continuous improvement in packaging operations, requiring expertise in packaging materials and processes.

Dietary SupplementsHealth CareNutrition

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops packaging investment plans across our business, informing both tactical capital investment plans and long-range capital investment plans

Cultivates & deploys new technologies to provide a competitive advantage for Pharmavite

Is involved with driving the continuous improvement of packaging technology/equipment, ensuring equipment improvement wins are shared across the Pharmavite packaging organization

Undertakes Packaging Line ‘Flow Balancing studies ' to optimize packaging line flow for efficiency, supports manufacturing sites to improve OEE and reliability of our Packaging systems

Collaborating with sites to provide a prioritized packaging equipment/technology replacement/obsolescence plan to address obsolete equipment

Contributing member of the Packaging Center of Excellence team

Utilizes Project Management Best practices, standardized work processes, and tools

Stays up to date on industry trends and changes in packaging equipment engineering

Creates packaging equipment standards across our supply chain, with input from various stakeholders

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance, to ensure packaging solutions align with overall business objectives

Use subject matter expertise in assigned areas, 3rd party engineering, and OEMs to develop labor-reducing/cost-saving automation projects

Provide technical and economic feasibility analysis to other groups within Pharmavite

Supports the development of Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete, clear, concise, and that reflect due diligence to ensure project success

Develops ‘rough order of’ magnitude estimates to give the business a directional early view of a technology/project

Involved in packaging equipment testing and validation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Manages packaging projects from concept through commercialization, including timeline development, resource allocation, and risk management

Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities and process improvements in packaging design and production

Stays current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in packaging engineering and sustainability

Qualification

Packaging line designPackaging technologiesProject managementLean principlesSustainability practicesFMCG experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Packaging Engineering

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience working in an engineering-related role in a related FMCG/ related industry or gained experience as an engineering contractor with specific experience in packaging equipment

A proven track record of successful packaging line design and development in the FMCG industry (Ideally Consumer Healthcare Industry) and has technical aptitude and experience to influence and shape large capital investments

Has a demonstrated ability to increase packaging line efficiencies and can coach these abilities to operations and the shop floor

Can clearly demonstrate ability in packaging line constraints and flow balancing principles

Has a built-in leadership capability to translate standards and improvement approaches across our supply network

Can develop both tactical and long-range plans to enable Pharmavite to ‘level up' its packaging technology game, creating a competitive advantage

Strong knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes

Familiarity with sustainability practices and regulations related to packaging

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Has a good understanding of how manufacturing data systems (e.g. MES) can contribute to increased success at a shop floor level and can contribute to supporting the development of these systems

Experience in Project Engineering and project execution

Experience transcribing project requirements into a technical solution through sound application of engineering principles

Demonstrated ability to fully understand packaging flow concepts and design leveraging best practice principles in packaging equipment engineering

Experience leading teams through changing or ambiguous situations

Subject matter expertise in one or more areas of food production line packaging equipment

Machine design and experience working in a USDA / FDA Food manufacturing environment

Business & Financial Acumen required to support business case development

Ability to apply Lean principles to the packaging system

Tenacity to overcome obstacles and implement solutions

Understanding of Packaging equipment systems, in general, and integration into plant manufacturing systems