Glanbia

Associate Packaging Engineer

Glanbia

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Downers Grove • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • Demonstrate foundational packaging development capabilities, including building and testing unit loads
  • Determine primary package sizing and execute package performance testing
  • Lead plant trials and select appropriate test methods while interpreting results
  • Represent the packaging function in cross-functional team discussions
  • Learn and apply the Formula Management System for packaging specifications
  • Understand interaction between packaging, product, and manufacturing processes
  • Build strong partnerships with suppliers for material, design, and equipment improvements
  • Troubleshoot issues during line trials and package testing
  • Analyze and interpret data for decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Science/Engineering
  • 2 or more years of work experience in packaging engineering
  • Proficiency in MS office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Preferred: MS Project (project management software) or similar
  • Knowledge of Statistics, Lean six Sigma and/or data analysis
  • Proficient in unit load software - Cape Pack, Tops
  • Materials knowledge in flexible films, rigid plastics, corrugated, and decorating technologies
Benefits
  • Annual bonus
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
packaging developmentpackage performance testingdata analysisLean Six Sigmaunit load softwareCape PackTopsmaterials knowledgeflexible filmsrigid plastics
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationpartnership buildingtroubleshootingdata interpretationdecision-makingcontinuous improvement