Packaging Engineering Manager
Company: Flagstone Foods
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Flagstone Foods:At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation
grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our
employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is
our main ingredient!Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis
with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and
Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America's largest
manufacturers and distributors of "feel good snacks," like
flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried
fruits---and we are adding to our team! We hire creative,
thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our
enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home
with Flagstone Foods.POSITION: Packaging Engineering ManagerREPORTS
TO:Director, Research & DevelopmentPosition SummaryResponsible for
the direction and management of the packaging engineering
department. This role is responsible for leading multiple projects
and managing activities of supporting teams and internal
development partners and overseeing implementation of projects. The
role applies advanced packaging knowledge to solve complex business
and technical issues and leverages it to drive innovation and
technology integration. The role manages project activities,
develops schedules, budgets and resource plans, tracks progress
against the established plans and drives best practices while
leading packaging engineering team members. Essential
FunctionsProvides leadership and strategic vision for the packaging
engineering function.Leads and develops team members, providing
coaching as needed, both technical and project
management.Conceptualizes and delivers complete packaging solutions
that drive competitive advantage, top-line wins, operational
efficiency, and margin improvements.Works autonomously or as part
of a cross-functional project team to perform complex, high-profile
technical assignments under general direction (overall objective
achievement).Provides technical packaging leadership and subject
matter expertise on business initiatives from early concept
development through successful commercialization; partners
effectively with internal teams (Marketing, Operations,
Procurement, Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain), suppliers and
equipment manufacturers.Leads, coordinates, or oversees internal
and external manufacturing trials and start-ups and provides
ongoing technical service to internal and external
customers.Champions ongoing improvements to function-specific tools
and processes, including packaging specification management, in
support of company growth objectives.Manages both internal and
external resources and priorities to meet department and company
objectives.Influences project direction and contributes to
successful project outcomes by providing technical input into the
planning and decision-making process.Identifies and resolves
technical conflicts, including resources, to ensure projects meet
or exceed expectations.Independently determines and develops
technical approach to solutions on product development
teams.Responsible for issuing and maintaining accurate component
packaging specifications, die lines, and finished goods packaging
specifications; establishes in-process control points, testing
requirements and operating guidelines.Continuously seeks out new
packaging trends and technologies and is a key contributor to the
company's innovation pipeline development.Effectively communicates
complex technical information to stakeholders at all levels, in and
outside the organization, with varying degrees of technical
proficiency.Conducts all activities in compliance with established
safety standards and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).Performs
other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications
(Education/Experience)Bachelor's degree in Engineering.At least 8
years of packaging engineering experience in food manufacturing;
previous management experience.Broad-based technical proficiency
and experience partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors to
seamlessly implement packaging solutions.Expertise in food
packaging processes and equipment and all commonly used materials
including paperboard, corrugated, film and plastics.Proven track
record of successfully leading packaging projects from concept to
commercialization that drove meaningful top and bottom-line
impact.Knowledge of shelf-life definition as it applies to
packaging, seal integrity (COF, sealing thresholds, and sealing
range).Knowledge of printing and label application
processesDemonstrated understanding of capital procurement process.
Capable of independently developing capital requests for equipment
acquisition.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with
advanced skills in Excel.Experience implementing or serving as the
SME for a packaging specification management system.Competency in
the following software preferred: AutoCAD and/or ArtiosCAD, TOPS
and/or CAPE.Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and
capable of working independently with little supervision.Ability to
organize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high
attention to detail.Strong communication, interpersonal,
influencing, and conflict resolution skills.Excellent technical
trouble-shooting capabilities.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of
ambiguity.SupervisesPackaging EngineerAssociate Packaging
EngineerTravelUp to 50%Physical RequirementsThe physical demands
described within the Essential Functions section of this job
description are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks
may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add
to the duties of this description at any time without
notice.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required
to:Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.Be
independently mobile.Use a computer and keyboard.FLSA Designation:
This position is Salaried Exempt and is not eligible for
overtime.Work Location: Minneapolis, MNAll qualified applicants
will receive consideration foremploymentwithout regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin.
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