Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager
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Key details
- Location
- Vernon, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Software engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 5d ago
Skills
cadproduct designproject management
About the role
OVERHILL FARMS INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION: Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/24/25
REPORTS TO: Sr Director of Application and Continuous Improvement
DEPARTMENT: Commercialization
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions for Brand and B2B commercialization projects. This role involves close collaboration with R&D, production, and finance teams to ensure packaging components meet cost and quality requirements while supporting production needs. The manager will also be responsible for troubleshooting packaging issues, managing engineering projects, and coordinating plant trials for new SKUs. Additional duties include creating production flows, ensuring compatibility between packaging equipment and formats, conducting meetings, and assisting with packaging-related customer requests. The manager will also support plant scheduling and ensure the timely release of production orders and completion of daily reports. This role plays a critical part in improving packaging efficiency and quality across various production lines, including identifying cost-effective alternatives and implementing continuous improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties as assigned:
Design shipper cases, cartons and trays for all B2B commercialization projects
Work with R&D and operation on process design that impact to product design such as lasagna sheet dimensions for new SKU and create production flows for new processes
Ensure packaging equipment (sealer, cartoner, case packer, etc.) is compatible with new packaging formats
Work with the maintenance team to get the appropriate change parts for new packaging formats
Help R&D and finance with packaging portion of costing recipes in a timely manner
Assist production with SCAR complaints on packaging
Customer support such as Prepare packaging samples for customers upon request, fill out forms related to packaging information for customers in a timely manner
Attend customer meetings and related new product development meetings such as PDR
Conduct PI meetings for all projects moving to production and cover PI meetings for other project managers
Conduct pre-trial & pre-production meetings with all departments
Prepare all packaging components (film, tray, bags, cases, etc.) for all plant trials
Attend all plant trials & first productions from start to finish for all new SKUs
Manage engineering projects (ex: plant 1 RTE line, line 2 fryer at plant 2, Demaco line implementation, etc.)
Get quotes and drawings from vendors for new equipment to be implemented in the line
Order parts that are related to new product and packaging design such new tray carrier or new pasta die design
Support Packaging equipment in production line such as Program the central palletizer system for new SKUs to be used, create all inkjet information for new SKUs, and help production troubleshoot case & bag printer problems
Lead continuous improvement meetings such as the monthly Plant 2 Yield Improvements meeting and bi-weekly Demaco meeting
Cost improvement on packaging alternatives and improve packaging quality (open seals improvements, case erector problems for line 6, etc.)
Help finance with checking on MUV reports & validate process loss/yield in costing upon request
Support Plant Scheduler
Release production orders each week for Plant 2 schedule
Complete the daily packing report for Plant 1
Provide rework orders for Plant 1 and Plant 2 upon request in a timely manner
Close production orders once production is done and are ready for Final Tag
Able cover for plant scheduler when she is not available
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a related field, or a relevant science degree
Experience: 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing and packaging design
Ability to work in manufacturing facilities to test, troubleshoot, and lead trial run
Strong problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, operations management, industrial staff, and vendors.
Able to utilize CAD software tool for processing, line layout design
Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies, and work independently.
Understand manufacturing cost and variance related to process efficiency
Strong project management skills
Able to test compatibility with a new packaging requirement with a process line and estimate if any investment is needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION: Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/24/25
REPORTS TO: Sr Director of Application and Continuous Improvement
DEPARTMENT: Commercialization
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Processing and Packaging Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions for Brand and B2B commercialization projects. This role involves close collaboration with R&D, production, and finance teams to ensure packaging components meet cost and quality requirements while supporting production needs. The manager will also be responsible for troubleshooting packaging issues, managing engineering projects, and coordinating plant trials for new SKUs. Additional duties include creating production flows, ensuring compatibility between packaging equipment and formats, conducting meetings, and assisting with packaging-related customer requests. The manager will also support plant scheduling and ensure the timely release of production orders and completion of daily reports. This role plays a critical part in improving packaging efficiency and quality across various production lines, including identifying cost-effective alternatives and implementing continuous improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties as assigned:
Design shipper cases, cartons and trays for all B2B commercialization projects
Work with R&D and operation on process design that impact to product design such as lasagna sheet dimensions for new SKU and create production flows for new processes
Ensure packaging equipment (sealer, cartoner, case packer, etc.) is compatible with new packaging formats
Work with the maintenance team to get the appropriate change parts for new packaging formats
Help R&D and finance with packaging portion of costing recipes in a timely manner
Assist production with SCAR complaints on packaging
Customer support such as Prepare packaging samples for customers upon request, fill out forms related to packaging information for customers in a timely manner
Attend customer meetings and related new product development meetings such as PDR
Conduct PI meetings for all projects moving to production and cover PI meetings for other project managers
Conduct pre-trial & pre-production meetings with all departments
Prepare all packaging components (film, tray, bags, cases, etc.) for all plant trials
Attend all plant trials & first productions from start to finish for all new SKUs
Manage engineering projects (ex: plant 1 RTE line, line 2 fryer at plant 2, Demaco line implementation, etc.)
Get quotes and drawings from vendors for new equipment to be implemented in the line
Order parts that are related to new product and packaging design such new tray carrier or new pasta die design
Support Packaging equipment in production line such as Program the central palletizer system for new SKUs to be used, create all inkjet information for new SKUs, and help production troubleshoot case & bag printer problems
Lead continuous improvement meetings such as the monthly Plant 2 Yield Improvements meeting and bi-weekly Demaco meeting
Cost improvement on packaging alternatives and improve packaging quality (open seals improvements, case erector problems for line 6, etc.)
Help finance with checking on MUV reports & validate process loss/yield in costing upon request
Support Plant Scheduler
Release production orders each week for Plant 2 schedule
Complete the daily packing report for Plant 1
Provide rework orders for Plant 1 and Plant 2 upon request in a timely manner
Close production orders once production is done and are ready for Final Tag
Able cover for plant scheduler when she is not available
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a related field, or a relevant science degree
Experience: 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing and packaging design
Ability to work in manufacturing facilities to test, troubleshoot, and lead trial run
Strong problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement skills
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, operations management, industrial staff, and vendors.
Able to utilize CAD software tool for processing, line layout design
Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies, and work independently.
Understand manufacturing cost and variance related to process efficiency
Strong project management skills
Able to test compatibility with a new packaging requirement with a process line and estimate if any investment is needed.
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