Senior Packaging Engineer at TreeHouse Foods

Employee Type:Full timeLocation:IL Oak BrookJob Type:Research and Development PackagingJob Posting Title:Senior Packaging EngineerAbout Us:TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers directly impacting our mission to make high quality affordable food for our customers communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.Named one of Americas Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to Engage and Delight One Customer at a Time. Guided by our valuesOwn It Commit to Excellence Be Agile Speak Up and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity accountability and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change prioritize continuous learning and foster collaboration transparency and healthy debate. Together we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.What You Gain:Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period youre eligible from your first day!401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.Comprehensive paid time off opportunities including immediate access to four weeks of vacation five sick days parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth plus paid training tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform DevelopU with more than 10000 free courses to support you along the way.An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.Job Description:About the Role: TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to join our this role you will lead the development validation and implementation of new packaging technologies line extensions and packaging improvements that support product performance cost optimization quality and sustainability objectives. Acting as the technical lead this role provides advanced problem-solving drives complex project execution and delivers packaging solutions that meet business and operational requirements.Youll add value to this role by performing various functions including but not limited to: Leading moderate to highly complex technical assignments supporting cost savings quality improvements operational support and new product developmentServing as the technical lead for cross-functional project teams including manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical serviceDeveloping technical approaches and solutions aligned to product and business requirementsDesigning executing and analyzing packaging test plans trials and validation activitiesManaging end-to-end delivery of packaging projects including specifications testing requirements control points execution and post-launch supportIdentifying and resolving technical conflicts risks and resource needs to ensure project successDeveloping external networks through supplier engagement and participation in technical organizations (e.g. IoPP SPC)Identifying opportunities that drive value through innovation productivity sustainability and performance improvementEnsuring all activities comply with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Important Details:The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $82600 to $123800 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award bonus and equity pay.Willingness to travel up to 30%.Youll fit right in if you have: Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical field5 years of relevant packaging engineering experienceDemonstrated ability to influence project direction through advanced technical expertiseProven project management negotiation and technical problem-solving skillsAbility to collaborate with R&D Operations suppliers and external partnersStrong understanding of paperboard corrugate film plastics and glass packaging materialsExperience with TOPS/CAPE or similar optimization tools Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!Click on the Apply button or go directly to let us know youre ready to join our team!At TreeHouse Foods we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us Engage and Delight One Customer at a Time.TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contactTreeHouse Use Only: #IND1Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Continuous Integration,Food Industry,Minitab,Packaging,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Plastics Blow Molding,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Plastics Injection Molding,Microsoft Project,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 82600 - 123800