Sazerac Company · 9 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSazerac Company is a family-owned business with a rich history in producing award-winning spirits. The Packaging Engineer role focuses on supporting packaging component processes, conducting field testing, and ensuring packaging fitness for purpose while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Supports packaging component and assembly processes through design, specification, controlling and testing in the manufacturing and conversion processes, ultimately resulting in packing fit for purpose
Guided by the Packaging Engineer Manager, identify and progress appropriate field testing to ensure successful projects. Maintain packaging testing records. Perform due diligence in new designs to evaluate and determine packaging fitness of purpose and prove resilience; this includes evaluation of graphics, color, color copy, legal, mechanical, performance specification and fitness for purpose approvals. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices
Under the direction of the Packaging Engineer Manager, the PE completes assigned new and revised packaging structural assessments to meet project timelines; Working with local plant teams, identify and progress design revisions ensuring packaging performance is optimized; Participate in the design development of new/revised packaging; Develop and maintain packaging and materials standards, ensuring consistency. Ensures thorough, functional, and complete communication of packaging processes
Identify packaging improvements and technology which will lower our carbon footprint and our cost. Assist the Procurement team with qualification testing for such items. Coordinate tests with local plant teams
Develop and document assigned testing and data management procedures. Working in concert with internal quality departments, complete assessments and maintain records, including the approval register. Assist with control of the origination, approval, and maintenance of packaging component specifications, application data and finished goods specifications. Determine machine setup and tooling requirements for components
Assist with processes to ensure that packaging supplies are approved by FDA and other regulatory agencies as required by law. Maintain a digital file of components that touch the product, including caps and bottles. Identify current and future packaging trends and regulations
Work with manager to develop a prioritized PDS plan with clear tangible signs and measurement tools in place to assess personal progress
Communicate personal career goals to manager; develop and execute career development plan to achieve career goals
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Strong analytical and technical skills
Bachelor's Degree
Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
2 years relevant experience (minimum)
Preferred
APICS Certification or Six Sigma Certification
Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
Experience in manufacturing software (ERP, MRP, MPS, WMS)
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Company
Sazerac Company
The Sazerac Company is a privately held alcoholic beverages company.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Wenz
President & CEO
Michael Metzger
Global CIO
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