Lindt & Sprüngli USA · 2 months ago
Packaging Co-Op
Lindt & Sprüngli USA is a global fast-growing consumer goods company specializing in premium chocolate. The Packaging Co-Op position involves leading packaging development, cost savings, and base business continuity projects while collaborating with various teams to enhance packaging processes.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Support packaging projects based on assigned technical area, working with Marketing and cross functional teams to meet category objectives and First Ship dates
Direct testing and evaluation of packaging to ensure compatibility of design, machinability, and shipping distribution
Lead and learn supplier and material qualifications as required for business continuity purposes
Initiate cost reduction projects and cost avoidance opportunities that include packaging redesign initiatives, package component consolidation, and production line efficiencies
Identify and support packaging sustainability projects
Create packaging materials and components and update finished goods bills of materials
For all assigned projects, input specifications into Devex and Webcenter systems as required
Flow to work for other packaging development tasks as needed
Work with manager to ensure the packaging engineering process is functioning efficiently by assessing current processes and identifying ways to streamline or improve
Demonstrate effective collaboration and leadership within a cross-functional team environment with minimal supervision (internal/external customers, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Brand teams)
Manage and execute multiple projects at various stages, with shifting priorities, and extremely tight timelines
Participate in brainstorming and information gathering for resource planning process as needed
Present packaging engineering projects to key stakeholders for review, input and approval. Prepare relevant presentation materials and white samples as required for all review meetings
Create and maintain proper development notes, actions and decisions for assigned projects as needed for ISO documentation purposes
Demonstrate functional knowledge of packaging materials and processes while building a working knowledge of the packaging principles and operating systems required to support Lindt’s business
Understand, interpret and refine package testing procedures and standards to support the effective design, validation, and implementation of new packages and packaging technology
Develop deep understanding of internal packaging equipment and processes
Qualification
Required
Be a Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited University Packaging Engineer Program - Preferably with a focus in food technologies
Great Communication skills
Strong Project Management skills
Experience with ESKO Design solutions: ArtiosCAD, CAPE
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the Untied States on a full-time basis
Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well
Preferred
Prior co-op with other Food CPG is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Summer Hours – leave at 3pm on Fridays
Fully equipped, on-site Fitness center & Locker rooms
Full-service Cafeteria
Free Chocolate
Company
Lindt & Sprüngli USA
Headquartered in beautiful Stratham, New Hampshire, Lindt & Sprüngli USA is the fastest growing premium chocolate manufacturer in the US market.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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