Job Title: Senior Packaging Engineer
Location: Hartwell, GA

Keywords: #packagingengineer #manufacturingjobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plan, conduct, and coordinate packaging process engineering functions covering all aspects of packaging equipment from primary packaging through secondary packaging and process unit operations as applied in the production of wet and dry pet foods, pet treats and cat litter.
* Provide packaging engineering process design and review for capital projects including detailed phases of the engineering work, related documentation and field support.
* Coordinate work by outside consultants and suppliers and apply broad knowledge of standards, principles and practices in packaging specialties.
* Support divisional continuous improvement efforts and technical assistance to operating facilities, including investigation and analysis of problem areas and opportunities for packaging and process enhancements.
* Apply expert understanding of line balancing, equipment specification, vendor coordination, factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
* Assist in the development and modification of department technical guidelines, standards and specifications.
* Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor"s Degree in Engineering or related field
* 5+ years of packaging equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment.
* Strong experience in secondary packaging to ensure the appropriate selection of equipment technologies to fulfill the requirements of Packing Line 3 product in-house.
* Must have hands on experience and can demonstrate to work in the field.
* Steel toe shoes are required, and to be provided by the worker at own expense (job requirement).
* Travel for up to 30% to equipment suppliers and construction sites for field data gathering, scope development, project reviews, and system FAT may be required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* OHSA, Project Management (e.g. PMP/PMI), LEAN Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement (e.g. Six Sigma, Green/Black Belt) is highly preferred
* Proficient in Project Portfolio Management tools (PPM e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project), Layout software (e.g. AutoCAD, PackML), Process Flow (e.g. Visio) is highly preferred

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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