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Hojeij Branded Foods, Inc.

Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering

Chicago, IL · Posted May 18
Role Purpose:

This role will lead the optimization of plant-based packaging systems including: line control optimization, gap analysis of line design and proposals to optimize, filling, seaming, crowning, packing, palletizing/de-palletizing, and wrapping at Mark Anthony Brewing. You will work collaboratively with our plant teams to create a world class operation focusing on plant packaging system operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities & Impact:
  • Oversee and manage complete packaging development process.
  • Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide cost-effective solutions.
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
  • Optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization

Skills & Experience Needed:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 8 or more years of experience
  • Extensive experience in packaging systems project execution, continuous improvement, and design
  • Extensive experience improving, modifying, or installing high speed filling lines

At Mark Anthony, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency
  • We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
  • You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity
  • We value authenticity because we need to stay real
  • You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity
  • We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
  • You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility
  • We value humility; there is no room for egos here
  • You're not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust
  • We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
  • You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down