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AdEPT Technology Group plc · 16 hours ago

Packaging Engineer

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent and is seeking a Packaging Engineer. This role involves reviewing and validating packaging specifications, cleansing data in SAP, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate packaging usage.

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Responsibilities

Review and validate 3,500+ packaging specifications and BOM records for prepared foods
Cleanse and consolidate packaging and procurement-related data into SAP
Validate and update dielines, pallet patterns, units of measure, consumption quantities, packaging materials, price, supplier info, MOQs, and lead times
Harmonize SAP records to match legacy spec format and standards
Organize and import records pulled from shared drives, Excel trackers, PDFs, supplier systems, and other sources
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sourcing, plant engineers, packaging, IT) to resolve inconsistencies and verify current packaging usage
Prepare documentation to track changes, exceptions, and issues for audit readiness
Support potential BOM creation if time and budget allow
Start with prioritized list of high-volume or high-impact SKUs
Review existing spec data from legacy systems and suppliers
Align with internal team on formatting and structure
Work within SAP, Excel, and other software to organize and document packaging specs
Identify and correct duplicates, incomplete entries, and inconsistencies
Conduct supplier outreach to gather missing inputs
Coordinate with base business team (knowledge transfer, consistency)
Regular touchpoints with client-side stakeholders to validate progress
Participate in standing check-in calls with client and Adept PM lead

Qualification

SAPPackaging spec managementData validationExcelBulk data processingSupplier managementCollaborationDocumentation skills

Required

3+ years of experience in packaging spec management, data validation, or SAP spec/BOM entry
Strong familiarity with SAP, particularly around material specs and BOM integration
Understanding of packaging hierarchy, spec attributes (e.g. materials, dimensions, coatings)
Strong data management and documentation skills
Ability to manage and validate large volumes of data accurately
Strong Excel skills and comfort with bulk data processing (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience working with packaging suppliers and manufacturing sites
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in CPG, food, or protein categories strongly preferred
Experience with Packfora or spec migration/clean-up tools
Prior work in a centralized spec transformation initiative
Familiarity with packaging sustainability attributes (e.g., weight tracking, mono vs. multi-material)
Exposure to BOM optimization or packaging harmonization projects
Experience using automation tools or AI platforms to accelerate data cleanup

Company

AdEPT Technology Group plc

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AdEPT Technology Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, GBR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.adept.co.uk/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$9.39M
Key Investors
Business Growth Fund
2023-04-05Acquired
2017-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $9.39M
2006-03-24IPO
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