Jobs in Henkel – Packaging Engineer

Job Description:

• At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That’s why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box – take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
• Lead qualification projects of new packaging materials & suppliers related to cost savings and/or performance opportunities. Author & execute associated plant trials.
• Represent R&D Packaging for the North American Laundry Care business.
• Drive adoption of global standards and protocols to qualify packaging materials & vendors.
• Assist Quality & Manufacturing in solving packaging related quality issues. Provide guidance & processes to minimize recurrence.
• Packaging team member responsible for packaging input to master data processes: artwork development, components, bills-of-material. Maintain dielines & drawings in SAP.
• Create, maintain & ensure standardized packaging specifications.
• Collaborate with internal & external partners providing technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of packaging materials.
• Develop & implement In-Store Merchandising programs across multiple categories.

Qualification & Experience:

• BS in Packaging Science or related engineering field.
• 1-3 years of professional industry experience in Packaging. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Preference toward consumer products.
• Successfully communicate & interact with cross-functional teams including Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Visual Branding as well as outside vendors.
• Easily learns new systems & processes. Experience with SAP a plus.
• Ability to think strategically while providing timely & detailed packaging solutions to meet the business needs.
• Attention to detail and rigor in specification & protocol writing.
• Maintains a focused knowledge of sustainability initiatives & future trends beneficial toward corporate goals.
• Experience in the use of statistical tools (Lean Six Sigma) for problem solving a plus.
• Excellent project management & business communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Project, CAPE or TOPS.

Job Details:

Company: Henkel

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: New Haven, CT, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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