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Packaging Material Engineer
Location:
Battle Creek, MI
Description:
At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 117 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort. As a Packaging Material Engineer, you’ll deliver world-class packaging solutions that enable us to deliver the quality products our customers and consumers expect. Innovate with us as you participate on new projects that you will both develop and execute packaging within our network that will drive results for our company. Your technical abilities and people skills will ensure that projects are completed to meet technical requirements (including sustainability), timelines, budget, quality, and supply chain needs all while delivering for our customer and consumer. At WK Kellogg Company, we offer a thriving environment of opportunity and growth within our Research & Development Organization. Our engineers love the challenge of being technical experts and cereal industry leaders. The role is part of a hybrid work environment – proximity to Battle Creek, MI is desired. HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Developing Packaging – Manages and leads several projects ranging from multiple small to focused medium/large sized projects and/or programs to scale-up and introduce new packaging, improve quality, product margins, productivity, and capacity in Operations. Project Leadership – Bring people together cross functionally to make meaningful decisions on recommended options, specifically within food development, supply chain, marketing, procurement, quality, and sales. Using your packaging expertise, you’ll evaluate supply options and technologies based on performance, cost, sustainability, and overall flexibility. Supply Chain Enabling – Partner with our Equipment Engineering and Supply Chain teams to understand and define process needs and capabilities as they relate to the targeted production line. Work with appropriate resources to schedule plant/equipment testing and provides test plan. Ensures adequate materials, resources, and timing for plant testing that will ultimately drive towards a successful project execution. YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Bachelor’s degree required; Material or Packaging Engineering concentration a PLUS Ability to make recommendations on new products, processes and technologies (including sustainable packaging solutions). Understands competitive set and competitor technology differences. Ability to apply in market trends to innovation plan. Develops the plan for completing the product development phase of a project. Provides significant input toward resolving conflicts in the project timeline. Manages conflicts between timelines of different projects. Prepares plans and reports to effectively coordinate work with plants, suppliers, and supply chain. Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems that arise during plant testing and scale-up. Communicates effectively to influence project direction and management. Understands when to bring together key players to resolve project related issues. Functions effectively as a project team member and technical expert. Able to facilitate the participation of appropriate resources in project completion. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or Project Management experience a PLUS At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Our benefit offerings include: Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental. Savings and Investments contributions and match Paid Time Off Life and AD&D insurance coverage Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making. ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi , Special K, Raisin Bran , Frosted Mini Wheats , and Bear Naked . With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com . If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email XXXX@wkkellogg.com THE FINER PRINT The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For US applicants: Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow th is link . Let’s create gr-r-reat days, WK Kellogg Co Recruitment
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