West Hills, California Principal Packaging Equipment Engineer

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Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for sponsorship including I-983 participation. 

Position Summary:

The Principal Packaging Equipment Engineer provides value to Pharmavite through leading the delivery of new packaging technologies for Pharmavite and driving continuous improvement within our packaging operations. As the Pharmavite packaging equipment ‘Subject Matter Expert’ you will be responsible for influencing our longer-term packaging technology plans and influencing all major packaging equipment engineering activities across the Pharmavite Supply Chain. This role requires a deep understanding of packaging materials, processes, and technologies, and familiarity with data systems that aid shop floor continuous improvement processes, as well as strong project management and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainable packaging solutions and a strong track record of successful packaging line design and development.

Responsibilities:

• Develops packaging investment plans across our business, informing both tactical capital investment plans and long-range capital investment plans.
• Cultivates & deploys new technologies to provide a competitive advantage for Pharmavite
• Is involved with driving the continuous improvement of packaging technology/equipment, ensuring equipment improvement wins are shared across the Pharmavite packaging organization
• Undertakes Packaging Line ‘Flow Balancing studies ' to optimize packaging line flow for efficiency, supports manufacturing sites to improve OEE and reliability of our Packaging systems.
• Collaborating with sites to provide a prioritized packaging equipment/technology replacement/obsolescence plan to address obsolete equipment
• Contributing member of the Packaging Center of Excellence team
• Utilizes Project Management Best practices, standardized work processes, and tools
• Stays up to date on industry trends and changes in packaging equipment engineering
• Creates packaging equipment standards across our supply chain, with input from various stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance, to ensure packaging solutions align with overall business objectives.
• Use subject matter expertise in assigned areas, 3rd party engineering, and OEMs to develop labor-reducing/cost-saving automation projects
• Provide technical and economic feasibility analysis to other groups within Pharmavite
• Supports the development of Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete, clear, concise, and that reflect due diligence to ensure project success
• Develops ‘rough order of’ magnitude estimates to give the business a directional early view of a technology/project
• Involved in packaging equipment testing and validation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Manages packaging projects from concept through commercialization, including timeline development, resource allocation, and risk management
• Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities and process improvements in packaging design and production.
• Stays current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in packaging engineering and sustainability.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Packaging Engineering

Certification:

• Lean certification is a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience working in an engineering-related role in a related FMCG/ related industry or gained experience as an engineering contractor with specific experience in packaging equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A proven track record of successful packaging line design and development in the FMCG industry (Ideally Consumer Healthcare Industry) and has technical aptitude and experience to influence and shape large capital investments 
• Has a demonstrated ability to increase packaging line efficiencies and can coach these abilities to operations and the shop floor. 
• Can clearly demonstrate ability in packaging line constraints and flow balancing principles. 
• Has a built-in leadership capability to translate standards and improvement approaches across our supply network 
• Can develop both tactical and long-range plans to enable Pharmavite to ‘level up’ its packaging technology game, creating a competitive advantage. 
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and regulations related to packaging
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Has a good understanding of how manufacturing data systems (e.g. MES) can contribute to increased success at a shop floor level and can contribute to supporting the development of these systems.
• Experience in Project Engineering and project execution
• Experience transcribing project requirements into a technical solution through sound application of engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to fully understand packaging flow concepts and design leveraging best practice principles in packaging equipment engineering.
• Experience leading teams through changing or ambiguous situations
• Subject matter expertise in one or more areas of food production line packaging equipment.
• Machine design and experience working in a USDA / FDA Food manufacturing environment.
• Business & Financial Acumen required to support business case development
• Ability to apply Lean principles to the packaging system
• Tenacity to overcome obstacles and implement solutions
• Knowledge of Rockwell Systems and Software is advantageous
• Understanding of Packaging equipment systems, in general, and integration into plant manufacturing systems

Physical Requirements:

• General office environment, ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to move about an office and work in a manufacturing environment.

Safety:

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices without endangering the health or safety of themself or others.

Travel:

• Travel to Pharmavite manufacturing and packaging sites may be required based on business needs (15 to 20%)

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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