Petmate

Engineer

• Responsible for leading the development and optimization of packaging solutions for both new and existing products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and external suppliers to deliver innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Design, test, and implement packaging for new products, ensuring alignment with product requirements, brand standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives on existing packaging through material changes, design improvements, and supplier negotiations.
• Investigate and resolve packaging-related quality issues, working closely with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support corporate sustainability goals by evaluating and recommending eco-friendly packaging alternatives.
• Maintain accurate packaging specifications and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Lead packaging-related projects from concept through commercialization, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional communication.

Senior Packaging Engineer

Graphics Designer

• Responsible for original design solutions, implementation, and execution.
• Use creative design to help solve complex messaging challenges on packaging, point of purchase materials, displays, and presentation materials, and maintain any current brand guidelines.
• Support sales, marketing and product management with designs including but not limited to packaging, sell sheets, presentation templates, displays, catalogs, photography, digital, motion & static assets, trade show artwork and other needs.
• As needed, revise existing package designs when product information or branding message changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategy and communicate with appropriate individuals and departments concerning project updates, changes, timelines, and deadlines.
• Work with the team to maintain the proofing and approval process in Lytho Workflow Research packaging and multimedia tactics are being used in the pet industry and in other related industries to stay on top of emerging trends.
• Proof all/applicable artwork from the printer and vendors.
• Supervise the production of color-printed work for best quality on POP labels, packaging, and sales support literature.
• Research and recommend cost-effective production alternatives for each project and management of the creative production process, from timeline development to finished materials and work with vendors to gain multiple print quotes per project to ensure the lowest costs possible.
• Attend and prepare for department meetings.
• Come prepared to discuss current projects, challenges, ideas, and missing items needed to complete project on time and correctly.
• Participate in project management meetings.
• When applicable, work with outside designers, photographers, and other vendors in a productive and professional manner.
• Fulfill image requests from customers. Locate images and submit them to the requester.

Graphic Designer

Procurement

• Manage receiving, shipping, storage, and issuance of MRO materials
• Inspect, mark, and identify items to prevent damage
• Issue tools and supplies to operators per standard process
• Maintain accurate inventory records through random sampling and data entry
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in line with 5S standards
• Ensure equipment is kept in good operating condition
• Follow inventory and sign-out procedures for shop supplies and equipment
• Source and procure MRO supplies and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable deals
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to prevent shortages
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and products
• Maintain and manage supplier relationships, addressing issues promptly
• Collaborate with finance to establish new vendors, reconcile purchase orders, and ensure timely payments
• Track and report procurement metrics and performance
• Ensure all EPA waste-handling processes are managed correctly
• Complete necessary paperwork and standardized work procedures

Senior Packaging Engineer

Graphic Designer

MRO Crib & Procurement Specialist