Reporting to the Director of Packaging Commercialization, this position coordinates day-to-day activities of the Packaging Department which are aimed primarily at facilitating operations around the World with the support they need to conduct business. Support is primarily focused on packaging oracle related needs, artwork approvals, standards development, and other forms of technical support. This position will also be responsible to gather and organize the pertinent information needed from the different stakeholders in order to kick-off new and upcoming packaging projects.
Accountabilities:
Maintain, update, and continually improve the Corporate Packaging Materials Specifications Databases.
Coordinate with internal and external stake holders to gather and organize the information required prior to kicking-off a new project.
Work with the operations around the world with the development and generation of new DM Packaging Oracle Item numbers and descriptions, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Prepare training materials, and conduct training as needed to personnel around the world to ensure packaging oracle descriptions developed by the different operations meet the standards set by the Packaging Department.
Responsible for the transfer of structure and technical graphics files of packaging materials to outside vendors for their manufacturing.
Responsible for the review and approval of packaging graphics and technical specifications to outside vendors prior to manufacturing.
Coordinate with the Product Management Teams when in need to create or transfer packaging graphics for third party co-packers packing under the Del Monte brand.
Provide basic CAD design support to other members of the department in the preparation of basic die lines or 3D files.
Responsible to coordinate Packaging Laboratory Tests with internal or outside laboratories.
Serves as the primary contact person for outside vendors, DM Production operations, and the Purchasing Team for technical questions of existent corrugated packaging.
Responsible for the generation and optimization of box palletization patterns in the TOPS Software.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Skills Required:
A degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a position related to packaging materials.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Microsoft Excel.
Initiative to inquire and learn about new packaging materials and sustainability.
Working knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Artios CAD Design.
Effective organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Strong work ethic with high sense of urgency, accountability, and initiative.
Preferred But Not Essential:
Understanding of the technical attributes of different raw materials used to manufacture packaging for the food produce industry.
Knowledgeable of Packaging laboratory testing standards and procedures.
Knowledge in TOPS palletization software, PDS (Pallet Design System)