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American Sugar Refining, Inc. · 1 day ago

Sr Packaging Maintenance Engineer

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $172K/yr

5+ years exp

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The Senior Packaging Maintenance Engineer will serve as a technical resource for various packaging locations, focusing on troubleshooting packaging issues and implementing solutions for quality and performance improvements.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Work with Packaging operations throughout the Enterprise and suppliers to troubleshoot packaging issues, maintain packaging quality, and optimize packing line efficiencies

Develop and improve procedures and instructions to minimize packing line setup and changeover time/cost

Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills through the use of continuous improvement techniques

Show a thorough understanding of the interactions between machines, materials, methods, environment, and people to provide robust operating systems

Learn, implement and leverage new systems, technology or applications that drive improvements & transparency

Develop/maintain material balances and unit operation capability information to ensure optimal production rates, parameters, and formula

Provide key technical support in capital projects and new product and packaging material testing/start-ups

Minimize packaging material scrap, product scrap, and product giveaway

Ensures safety aspects of the equipment meet specifications and requirements to ensure employees' safe working conditions

Conduct capacity studies, enhance system reliability, and identify/implement productivity improvements including new technologies

Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including production/maintenance employees, plant technical and management resources, corporate engineering and R&D organizations

Develop/deliver technical training for various levels of the organization and serve as a divisional resource in cross-functional platform/technology/product teams

Provide packaging operations with technical equipment expertise, standard procedures for operation, change-over and maintenance of packaging equipment, selection of new packaging equipment, equipment improvement, upgrades and documentation, operator and maintenance training and support

Travel to various locations as needed to support performance improvements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Packaging engineeringContinuous ImprovementLean Manufacturing6 Sigma ActivitiesMechanical aptitudeFood scienceStatisticsAnalytical methodsProcess measurementTechnical trainingSelf-developmentProject managementEffective communicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptability

Required

5 + years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, quality engineering, or manufacturing

A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high-volume consumer products packaging

Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities

B.S. degree (or higher) in Engineering, Packaging Science or related field from an accredited college/university

Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas: Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations; Continuous improvement; Food science/chemistry or packaging science; Statistics and analytical methods; Process measurement and control; Mechanical aptitude; Troubleshooting; Ability to understand and apply general engineering principles

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues

Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required

Fundamental understanding of food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, and good manufacturing practices

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization