Packaging Technologist - Delmas at McCain Foods

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The incumbent is responsible for design, standardization, implementation, and problem solving of all packaging related materials and equipment, commissioning of new packaging equipment. Guide Procurement, Marketing and Suppliers on new packaging materials and equipment for sustainability and cost savings. Maintaining specifications and Best Operating practices. Drive a safety first and zero waste culture and optimizing the use of packaging materials. Lead new technology projects and improvement/upgrade projects.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Drive Packaging Safety:

• Drive employee safety through Good Catch and Behavioral Observation System (BOS) program.
• Work closely with Projects Engineering during projects for safety by design.

Quality and Consistent Improvement Pipeline for Packaging:

• Manage Supplier relations and supplier quality.
• Guide and advise Research & Development (R&D), Procurement and Marketing on packaging changes and new product projects.
• Manage non-conformance Report investigations and resolutions with plants and suppliers.

Sustainable Cost Advantage (Cash Preservation in Packaging) by Driving Cost Saving Initiatives on Packaging Materials and Consumables:

• Promote and support Best Operating practice to align with global procedures and practices.
• Drive cost saving initiatives on packaging materials and consumables through trials on new packaging materials and guide procurement and manufacturing on changes and improvements.
• Identify and roll out new packaging technologies to ensure costs are kept low and throughput is maintained/improved.

Performance (Throughput Delivery sustainability):

• Support Operator refreshment program.
• Drive packing availability and pack rate in alignment with site Annual Operating Costs (AOC).
• Assess packaging throughout the value chain to ensure compliance to customer specification and market.
• Guide and advise R&D, Procurement and Marketing on new product trials to maintain plant standards and drive simplicity in the plants.

Technical Services Support on projects:

• Assist in operational design of capital projects.
• Commissioning, qualification and verification of capital installs.
• Consult on Global initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Degree in Engineering or Technical related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, specifically from a frozen food manufacturing background.
• At least 1 year experience in project management.
• Strong analytical and technical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of operating packaging equipment and understand packaging materials.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Experience in training and facilitation.
• Knowledge of best practices.
• Experience with start-up management concepts and equipment commissioning.