Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement
Communicate with facility professionals on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line side delivery
Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate
Lead medium to high-risk Green Belt projects with product and logistics groups for Continuous improvements & Cost savings and Avoidance
Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and received to the facility and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion
Provide NPI support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Part Suppliers in developing packaging solutions to machine components.
Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components
Design for transport efficiency
Packaging optimization for OS&D Damage reduction
Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting
Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic considerations
Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations.
Develop kitting/ sequencing packaging for in-plant use. Repack reduction.
Validate returnable quantities through simulations, MOQ adjustments and PFEP updates.
Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging
Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners
Develop, communicate, and maintain supplier packaging requirements
Audit conformance to packaging specification
Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing
Create Custom packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E)
Research and analyze supplier design proposals, specifications, drawings to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects. Packaging Specifications database and documentation
Data Analysis, Sustainability reduction
Manage repair/maintenance of Returnable Packaging.
Education & Experience Required:
Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
2+ years of Packaging industrial design experience
1+ years project management experience
Technical Skills
(Required)
Experience in Packaging - related, Project management, identifying cost reduction opportunities, Collaborating with cross functional teams, and 3-D modeling Creo.
(Desired)
Packaging degree preferred
Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
Interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
4+ years of packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry.
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