Packaging Engineer

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

Job Summary

The Packaging Engineer will join a dynamic team responsible for the development, testing and commercialization of packaging solutions across a wide range of consumer lawn and garden products. This candidate will be called upon to lead packaging projects for new product launches as well as continuous improvement of existing products and packaging. Project activities include: concept design and refinement, timeline development, resource planning, testing and optimization, data collection and analysis, development of specifications, pre-commercial scale-up and support of product launch.The Packaging Engineer will work with a broad range of materials and processes including plastic, paper, wood and metal packaging materials in both flexible and rigid formats. The Packaging Engineer will successfully collaborate with packaging suppliers, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Marketing to insure business alignment during development and drive technical excellence throughout the product launch.

Job Responsibilities

Execution

- Works in multifunctional teams with Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D and suppliers to commercialize new and improve existing packaging systems
- Prepares project timelines and tracks progress from concept through implementation
- Develops and refines concepts for new products, packaging, and processes
- Develops budgetary quotes/cost estimates for new packaging programs
- Creates package test protocols, executes testing and interprets data to insure package integrity throughout product lifecycle
- Effectively manages the work of suppliers and contractors that are designing, developing, and prototyping packaging
- Provides assistance to internal and external Quality and Operations teams during startup of new products or packages

Innovation

-Identifies novel packaging concepts to satisfy unmet customer/consumer needs and performs feasibility testing to determine commercialization potential
-Develops and refines new product and packaging concepts into business proposals with detailed plans to commercialize

Continuous Improvement

- Identify packaging opportunities that lead to cost, quality and/or service improvements
- Collaborates with Quality and Operations to design, qualify and implement enhancements
- Creates and implements process improvements to boost efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Education

-B.S. Degree – Packaging Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field of education and/or experience

Experience

-2-5 years developing primary packaging solutions, preferably consumer packaged goods
- A strong track record of successful new packaging launches

Knowledge

-Fundamental engineering principles and scientific theory
- Solid understanding of project management and the product development process
- Working knowledge of flexible and rigid plastic packaging systems
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing operations and quality systems

Competencies

-Critical thinking and problem solving (root cause / corrective action)
- Managing complex projects with various internal and external stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal technical communication

-Results driven self-starter

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $75,000.00 - $88,200.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

Salary

$75000 - $88200 USD per year