King's Hawaiian

Engineer

• Develop various packaging concepts in coordination with finished products and materials used, ensuring compatibility of packaging with manufacturing capability
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications of the product to evaluate physical characteristics of item, special handling, and safety requirements, and type of materials required for packaging item
• Responsible for figuring out costs and feasibility of concept, new and revised packaging, collaborating with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and marketing group
• Responsible for gathering and maintaining packaging specifications and graphics ensuring accessibility and control of packaging assets
• Responsible for providing technical recommendations in assessing critical supplier performance and risks, developing aggregate packaging cost improvement strategies and targets
• Provide technical engineering support to manufacturing and implementation processes of product packaging
• Document engineering protocols and develop engineering and manufacturing specifications ensuring compliance to all FDA and ISO regulations
• Review new technology and prepare the design to increase efficiency and ensure effective transition of all designs into the design process
• Develop and maintain activity schedule for packaging supply chain projects

Senior Packaging Engineer

Account Manager

• Develops and Executes Business Plans and Sales Strategies for Regional and National Wholesale Accounts with guidance and support from Team Lead of Sales
• Develop and maintain strategic long-term, value creating relationships with high volume customers to accomplish organic growth and long-term company objectives
• Leads planning and implementation of trade promotions within approved limits
• Develops Value Creating Relationships at all levels, including, but not limited to: Category Manager, Director, VP, and Operations
• Analyzes market potential, problems and opportunities for attention and outlines action plans to achieve desired business outcomes
• Forecasts sales on existing and new products and promotions on a monthly basis
• Analyzes effectiveness of Trade and Omni-Channel programs
• Coordinates with the Customer Service Department and other functions, as appropriate, to communicate important information and maintain a cohesive relationship
• Coordinates with the Marketing Department on plans and issues
• Manages Market Development Funds so as not to exceed allocated funds, while achieving or exceeding sales goals
• Regularly attends and manages trade shows, coordinating logistics, exhibitor activities, and customer engagement
• Call on a variety of wholesale customers and distributors including but not limited to UNFI Corporate, Cub Foods, Festival Foods, Amazon, Door Dash and more
• Oversees and provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to a Business Development Manager

Senior Packaging Engineer

Key Account Manager, Wholesale Accounts