R&D Packaging Developer Engineer I – LanceSoft

Title of the Job: R&D Packaging Developer Engineer I

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Job Title: R&D Packaging Developer Engineer I
Location: Toronto, ON, M6J 3L9
Duration: 02 monthsDescription:Job Description

• Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It with Pride.
• Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the R&D activities required to complete Packaging Development for Innovation/Growth projects and productivity projects across geographies with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

• This is an R&D Packaging Development position in Canada responsible for delivering against multiple cookie, savory, candy and chocolate brands. You must have experience in package development and plant trial execution in a fast-paced environment. You must possess strong technical skills and the ability to learn on the fly.
• With the support and guidance of a manager and a technical mentor, you will organize and execute projects in line with R&D, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks to stakeholders.
• You will plan and conduct activities such as bench top experimentation, pilot plant trials and plant trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and HACCP requirements. You will leverage your packaging skills to conduct prototyping, package design & sizing, material selection and specifications, pallet patterns, etc.
• You will create technical reports which will require your skills in analysis and interpretation of results that will lead to conclusions and recommendations.
• You will create and maintain accurate packaging specifications and potentially participate in the development of intellectual property to drive our competitive advantage.

What you will bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career, technical curiosity, and a passion for packaging. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
• Applying strong fundamental technical packaging understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions.
• Working on teams as well as independently with the guidance of a manager
• Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently
• Prioritizing and managing activities
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing
• Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities
• Collaborative mindset

More about this roleWhat you need to know about this position:

• This position reports to the Packaging Lead for Canada businesses. You will be part of cross-functional teams delivering Innovation, Renovation, Productivity, Quality and Sustainability efforts.
• You will work with product and process development, marketing, quality, procurement, finance, supply chain, suppliers, and others.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Graphics: apply knowledge around the printing process to determine how it affects package performance. Effectively apply to business issues and make appropriate recommendations.
• Product Packaging interactions: apply knowledge of product, process, and package interactions to make material recommendations and narrow down variables during development process.
• Ability to work with different levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to get results through working with a diverse team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage complexity.
• Executional excellence, time management and problem-solving competencies.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.

Job specific requirements:

• Around 4 years’ experience in a packaging development role, including co-op and/or internship experience.

Travel requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for domestic vendor/manufacturing visits.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or relocation.

Company Name: LanceSoft

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