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Under limited supervision, provide technical support to a manufacturing facility by leading projects involved with the design, development, installation, and documentation of new and existing materials, equipment, and processes for packaging.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organized
• Self starter
• Independent reliable worker
• Experience working in manufacturing, and office environment, with multiple groups.
• Ability to perform cost analysis of cube and materials
• Able to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical people.
• Working knowledge of packaging equipment, materials and processes
• Computer skills: MS Office, CAPE, SAP, Windchill
• Good at investigating quality issues
• Creative with packaging design projects
Responsibilities
• Provide timely support to Manufacturing, Distribution, vendors and dealers to diagnose problems and implement solutions to resolve complaints and production problems. Link with Sourcing, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, Project Teams and Test Lab. Interact with Global Logistics to resolve packaging issues for import/export. Ensure that database is loaded and current to production processes. Create work instructions and train operators.
• Improvements
Evaluate processes to ensure optimal material, labor, and cube costs to increase productivity and profitability. Through justifications and evaluations, identify prime areas for improvement. Evaluate, test, and implement environmentally friendly, cost-effective packaging solutions. Keep current with new technology and processes. Reduce damage complaints.
• New Product Introductions
Provide technical support for the implementation of packaging for new product(s) introduced into the plant, in compliance with the quality system and the new product development process. Assure that the requirements for packaging new products and specials meet cost/profit targets, are implemented per schedule, and conform to shipping specifications (testing and evaluation procedures).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Athens,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.
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