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Nestlé Health Science · 14 hours ago

Packaging Specialist (on-site)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$87K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Nestlé Health Science is dedicated to merging nutrition, science, and wellness to empower healthier lives. The Packaging Specialist will define and implement innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on operational improvements and providing technical support across departments.

Health CareInsuranceMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Implement Innovation & Renovation Packaging Projects

Act as a packaging subject matter expert in support of packaging initiatives that will result in new product introduction, increased productivity, higher quality and improved costs

Recommend and lead packaging solutions that reduce distribution cost or damage and provide competitive advantage

Introduce and deliver new and revised packaging concepts and processes focusing on environmental footprint, functionality and consumer value

Deliver results by working in a collaborative, cross-functions environment with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality/R&D and Sales/Marketing to manage the Material Qualification process

Ensure Packaging System Performance & Productivity

Deliver technical support on installation and commissioning of new packaging equipment, line layout modifications

Provide front line support to factories. Make sure of knowledge transfer related to packaging mastership to eliminate the root cause of assistance requests

Propose Asset Intensity improvement solutions for fill & pack operations

Lead plant driven technical improvements in alignment with technology platform owners and support corporate technical improvements

Work with operations to resolve packaging design issues and communicate opportunities to tailor design to improve manufacturability

Deliver front-line support to factories by facilitating knowledge transfer in packaging mastery to eliminate the root causes of assistance requests

Sustainability

Understand existing local waste management streams to prioritize sustainable solution are development

Close internal and external collaboration to develop optimized long-term solution

Introduce and deliver new and revised packaging concepts and processes focusing on environmental footprint, functionality and consumer value

Qualification

Packaging SciencePackaging DesignProject ManagementSAPFood SafetyAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Material Science, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, with Master's preferred

3+ years of relevant packaging industry experience as related to the food and beverage industry

Clear understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment and systems including SAP

Strong administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract and schedule

Understanding of industry standards of Regulatory Compliance and Food Safety

Experienced in project management as a Project Leader and cross-functional team

Able to travel up to 40% of the time

Excellent oral/written/interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence others and drive alignment among team functions

Ability to convey complex and/or detailed information to a wide range of individuals/audiences with different knowledge levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify and resolve issues promptly while gathering and analyzing information to develop and execute action plans

Ability to work in a fast paced and high performing environment