Lead Packaging Engineer at DEL Monte in Pittsburgh, PA

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years. Benefits We Offer Include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Employer-paid life & disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) 7 Company Paid Holidays 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection) Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date Purpose of Position: Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Lead Packaging Engineer. The Lead Packaging Engineer provides technical packaging expertise for new product development, cost optimization, quality improvements, brand renovation and packaging legislation/ sustainability projects. The Lead Packaging Engineer is a vocal thought leader that provides technical and business recommendations to influence cross-functional leaders in evaluating business opportunities, understanding available technologies, and assessing risks. The Lead Packaging Engineer plans, communicates, and initiates the roll-out of new technology platforms across or within a business unit. The Lead Packaging Engineer works independently with cross-functional leaders on key company initiatives. Accountabilities: Manage daily packaging design and optimization projects for assigned product categories. Oversee all aspects of package development and validation, managing the work plans for project assigned Manages technically complex projects and multiple projects simultaneously. Lead packaging development (primary, secondary, & shipment / transportation) and propose changes across existing product lines (improvements in quality, productivity, and cost optimization). Minimize schedule and technical risk by foreseeing and addressing obstacles proactively and aggressively while effectively managing resources. Communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders and other functions (R&D Teams, Quality, Operations, & Procurement) to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and achieved. Investigates and champions new packaging technologies including materials, processes and equipment. Recognized as subject matter expert and technical packaging leader. Collaborates with material and equipment vendors to identify solutions for new package options. Independently leads plant trials and Commissioning runs. Leads root causes analysis with cross-functional resources and external resources and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented. Shares technical trends and developments in the packaging and food industry with Packaging Team. Works with external resources to create solutions that help increase confidence and reduce risk in business decisions, such as SLAs, digitally printed labels, etc. Identify potential intellectual property issues and ensure Legal assessment. Provides packaging specifications and associated work procedures to maintain customer quality requirements. Document PDM specifications and recipes, project updates and other critical project documents Travels independently to plant and vendor locations domestically & internationally, sometimes for extended periods. Other duties in support of evolving business and functional needs. Minimum Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or comparabl