Packaging Engineer -Milling Operations - Decatur, IL
Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPackaging Engineer -Milling OperationsDecatur, IL
or any ADM US location with PackagingThis is a Salaried Exempt
position.The Packaging Engineer job is primarily a technical
support role within Milling OperationsThis role will support
packaging operations in the Milling US and Canada facilities. The
role will collaborate with operations, technology teams,
procurement, strategic sourcing and commercial, to capture value,
ensure best practices and standards are deployed and align with
business priorities. The packaging engineer uses their expertise in
packaging systems to provide technical and operational performance
leadership. Responsible for key performance indicators, measures of
success, applying safety and food safety/quality standards and best
practices within all packaging technologies. This role is a key
link between the Packaging Technology Center and collaboration of
deployment of standards, best practices and continuous improvement
opportunities to create value within the region and globally as
applicable, interlinked with Performance Excellence principles and
tools.Packaging engineers apply their packaging expertise to
monitor production processes, packaging equipment selection,
packaging materials cost vs quality optimizing the packaging
system, solve production and packaging problems, support capital
projects and provide input to process and packaging continuous
improvements projects. Involvement might include sizing of
equipment, identifying equipment capacity requirements, developing
process control systems, increasing efficiencies of packaging line
equipment and work with packaging material suppliers. They are
exposed to installation of new equipment and modification of
existing equipment, along with all of the inherent training and
start up issues that must be addressed following best practices and
standards. The packaging engineer will need to write technical
reports from plant visits and support with follow up. Monitoring,
and in some cases, guiding cost savings projects, packaging
materials and supporting with appropriate documentation. Initiating
and managing supplier relationships in conjunction with Strategic
Sourcing efforts.ADM's dry packaging operations involve the use of
multiwall bags, drums, totes, pouches and boxes. In the liquid
packaging operations involves the use of PET, glass, Jerry Cans,
Aseptic and UHT, Bag in box and HDPE containers.Key
accountabilities and ownership:Oversee and support packaging
strategies, efficiency improvements, process and material
improvementsUpdate packaging material specification, ensuring
complianceProvide innovation leadershipDevelop, coach and lead
othersSupport leadership in packaging, warehousing and material
handling areas.Support capital and NDE projectsSupport continuous
improvement through Performance excellence methodologiesProvide
technical support for quality complaintsEnsure alignment with
safety and food safety standards improvementsUtilize KPI's and
metrics to identify improvements areas and sustain value for
continuous improvementsDevelop and deploy best practices and
packaging standards, including performance guaranteesCollaborate
with operations to capture value, ensure best practices and
standards are deployed and align with business prioritiesCapture
areas to digitalize metricsDrive value by overseeing packaging and
warehousing systems and cost savings initiativesFunction and
collaborate with packaging and operations teams.; provide or
receive coaching and develop other team membersDefine and build a
prioritized global pipeline of packaging savings and improvement
projects that drive costs out of our packaging materials and
operations aligned with the agreed packaging strategies with
strategic sourcing.Support plant teams with troubleshooting
problems related packaging to help identify causes and
solutions.Packaging materials specification support, testing and
analysisAny other duties as assignedThis position will be part of
the Milling Organization and report to Director, Milling Technology
and Ag. Services, with a dotted line to the Packaging Technology
Center and Engineering Team.Qualifications:B.S. in Engineering or
Packaging Technology, or related field4+ years operations
experience.Inclusive 2+ years direct packaging experienceHands on
troubleshooting experience of mechanical and/or electrical
systemsOrganized, detail focused and methodical.Project management
skillsPreferred experience with Performance Excellence.Strong
analytical and problem solving abilityBasic knowledge of Process
Safety and applications for design for packaging
equipment.Knowledge of Food Safety best practices as it applies to
packaging food products.Strong communication skills, verbal and
written.Physical Requirements:Able to lift and transport materials
and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, up to
50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds
overhead.Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare.
Employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or
carrying objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.Able to traverse up
to two (2) miles during the course of a work day.Able to move about
or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting
frequently during the course of a work day. May require periods of
prolonged sitting or standing.Able to operate equipment or diagnose
/ detect issues of machinery that may be located at different
heights. May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at
heights.Requires a full range of physical motion in order to
operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment,
to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all
buildings, and to work at heights.Excited about this role but don't
meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants
will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage
you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this
role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful
completion of a background check.REF:84916BR
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