Job description

Job Description:

• Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply network functions.
• Provide NPI support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Part Suppliers in developing packaging solutions to machine components.
• Design for transport efficiency.
• Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase.
• Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations.
• Develop kitting/ sequencing packaging for in-plant use.
• Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging.
• Perform containerization analysis and quoting as required.
• Manage repair/maintenance of Returnable Packaging.
• Research and analyze supplier design proposals, specifications, drawings to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line side delivery.
• Lead medium to high risk Green Belt projects with product and logistics groups -Hours will depend on business need -2 rounds of interviews expected

Interaction with team:

• Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line side delivery
• Customers include logistics, operations, facility engineering, quality, Product Supply Organizations and other supply chain functional areas. External contacts include global packaging vendors and product suppliers.

Work environment:
-Manufacturing
-Work schedule is 4-10, with flexible onsite schedule 3 months.

Education & Experience Required:
Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering degree preferred, Mechanical, Industrial, and Supply Chain Engineer degrees will be accepted.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform data query analysis (i.e. SAS, business objects)
• Project Management experience
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles
• Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Knowledge of material handling equipment
• Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company and supplier personnel
• Affiliation with Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), or comparable professional purchasing organization, preferred.
• Proficiency in English is required; Local site language preferred

• Previous 6 Sigma Greenbelt/Black Belt experience preferred
Knowledge of Quality, Lean manufacturing, an understanding of lean principles is preferred

Critical Technical Skills:
Top Skills:
• 3D modeling or Creo experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and Modeling Software
• Advanced packaging / transportation experience

Desired skills:
Commensurate Project management experience

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
-This position designs and develops returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions.

Soft Skills Required:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision while driving department goals and deliverables.
• Requires strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Requires strong Oral and written communication skills
• Requires display of attributes of a critical thinker and leverage innovative ideas
• Advanced ability to make and communicate presentations to management
• Strong time management skills

Travel Requirement: 0-25%; Domestic if any travel Greensboro, NC and Lexington, NC

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sanford, NC 27330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Packaging: 2 years (Required)
• 3D modeling or Creo: 2 years (Required)
• Project management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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