Manager, Packaging Technology

Job Description

Position Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a change agent for a growing alcohol beverage company? Do you embrace difficult situations? Do you have a passion for managing multiple projects? Are you intrigued by packaging technology? If so, this may be the role youve been waiting for. As the Packaging Technology Manager, you will provide leadership for the Packaging Technology team. You will be responsible for facilitating change by managing and initiating all manufacturing package and material changes, line extensions, new brands, package innovation, design to value projects, footprint moves, and vendor qualification. Responsible for the timely development and maintenance of all information relating to packaging our products, including, product definition, packaging standards, specifications, and procedures from components to finished goods. As the packaging manager you will also provide technical leadership regarding the development and troubleshooting of new or existing packages and provide technical skills/decision making in the development of new or existing packages (Form, Fit & Function).

Responsibilities
* Manage new product/new project activity by site/brand.
* Work with Procurement, Marketing, and Site Operations, to ensure the accurate and timely development of all packaging standards, specifications and procedures.
* Ensure the accurate and timely publication, communication and retention of all documentation related to packaging specifications and procedures through our Engineering Change Order process (ECO)and specification management system.
* Ensure that all packaging specifications for wine and spirits products meet the standards developed by the Packaging Technology Department.
* Ensure that all documentation is correctly reflected and linked in our Manufacturing System (JDE), as well as posted in our specification management system (IntellaPac) in the required lead-time.
* Ensure the timely and accurate development of all packaging print for any and all changes.
* Ensure that all information is timely and accurate for Master Data Management (MDO) set-up of item master information for wine and spirits products and their components to meet supplier and manufacturing lead-times and MRP/packaging project long range planning requirements.
* Working with Quality to troubleshoot and make sound technical recommendations for existing quality issues.
* Lead value engineering initiatives for packaging at specific sites.
* Ensure all new suppliers meet qualification standards established by Operations.
* Working with packaging suppliers to provide technical assistance and knowledge during implementation of packaging components based on our quality and efficiency standards.
* Evaluate all component changes for Form, Fit or Function and implement through our manufacturing systems.

Basic Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in Packaging Technology/Technical Engineering.
* 1+ years supervisory/management experience.
* Strong understanding of packaging components, supplier processes, manufacturing processes, and Engineering Change Order (ECO) principals.
* Able to identify and analyze problems, recommend and implement flexible and creative solutions based on customer need.
* Demonstrated strong team leadership skills, focusing on creating and embracing change management of CAD, CAPE or TOPS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft office (Excel, WORD, and PowerPoint), and understanding of Database concepts.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks as projects, ensuring completion to meet deadlines.
* Excellent written communications skills, with the ability to document system procedures in an understandable format.
* Robust communication and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications
* MBA
* Bachelors Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Physical Requirements/Other
* Travel up to 25%
* Works outdoors/indoors

* Works in warm/cold climates
* Works in high places
* Works on wet surfaces
* Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
* Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
* Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location
Oakville, California

Additional Locations

Job Type
Full time

Job Area
Operations and Production

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Junior Graphic Designer – Product and Packaging

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Product Development, this position will be responsible for designing compelling products and kits for the global brands; Real Techniques® and EcoTools®. The designer will be responsible for designing differentiated Cosmetic Accessory products that exceed consumers expectations while meeting profitability and pricing requirements. The designer will work on new products or improve existing ones using their design skills. The designer will be responsible for leveraging macro/micro/market/consumer research and trends to create product designs and concepts. The designs are thoughtfully created for manufacturability through to consumer performance and enjoyment while reinforcing the design language of the brand. The designer will work closely with cross functional teams including Product Development, Innovation, Creative, and Marketing.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Create compelling new product and packaging design that will delight consumers and drive profitable sales.
– Develop and present creative concepts according to brand brief requirements
– Translate information into meaningful and influential designs and roll out branding portfolio across multiple segmentations and products
– Apply brand identity systems, typography, design, color, photography and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative, visual solutions that meet business and user needs
– Support the annual new product development cycle through to production utilizing project timelines to ensure design work is on track.
– Establish designs of meaningfully differentiated products leveraging key beauty, fashion and cultural trends.
– Identify materials and treatments for product and packaging and create turnover documents and files for Creative/Packaging Engineer
– Work with manager to understand financials and apply knowledge to design cost right products
– Be mindful of competitive products and marketplace trends
– Prepare presentations for internal and external partners

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

IDEAL PERSONAL PROFILE:

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Manager of Product Development

Key Relationships: Part of Product Development team; Close working relationships with Product Development, Innovation, Creative, and Marketing.

COMPANY

Paris Presents is an entrepreneurial, privately held / venture capital backed company that creates and distributes strong brands of makeup tools and body care accessories in over 60 countries. Their expertise includes both globally distributed branded product lines and the development of retailer brands, product lines individually created and managed for large retailers. This is a high-growth, beauty and fashion business with a focus on high quality products at affordable prices developed through innovation and on-trend design. A sought-after indie company, Paris Presents has a very fast paced culture, has annual revenues of over $100M, and is growing rapidly around the world, with distribution in over 60 countries. In 2014, the company was recognized by IRI/Boston Consulting Group as the fastest growing health and beauty company under $1B, and a top-10 finalist in the 2015 European Business Awards. The senior management team comes from major CPG companies and has a strong record of success growing businesses. The company is over 70 years old with a very fast paced culture, has annual revenues of over $225MM, and is growing rapidly. The senior management team comes from major CPG companies and has strong success record of growing businesses. In 2016 the CEO, Patrick OBrien, was named Ernest and Young Entrepreneur of the year for the Midwest region and the company was recognized on Incs top 5000 companies to work for 3 years in a row.

BRANDS

The companys three core brands are EcoTools®, Real Techniques®, and Body Benefits by Body Image®. EcoTools is a leader in eco- conscious beauty products, most notably for incredibly soft cosmetic brushes but also offers a line of hair brushes and bath accessories. Body Benefits is the number one brand in bath accessories with distribution at key retailers such as Walmart. The brand offers a comprehensive assortment of netted bath sponges as well as all other bath accessories.

Since its launch in 2011, Real Techniques has taken over the online beauty industry with phenomenal products and expert advice from celebrity makeup artists and sisters Sam and Nic Chapman. Our inspiring education is creating newfound confidence in women globally, all at a click of a button. The brand is the number one makeup brush brand on YouTube, the leading share brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing brands in the U.S.

The company also offers retailer exclusive brands to round out our portfolio at key retailers like Walmart, Target, Walgreens and Rite Aid.

Packaging Engineer

Moving material makes the world’s work possible.

Caterpillar customers and their equipment are hard at work in every corner of the globe, and they can’t afford to slow down or stop. They need our machines, engines and parts to do the world’s work. That’s what our logistics team makes possible-using the latest digital, analytics and data forecasting tools to move material where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.

The Product Support and Logistics Division has an immediate opening for a Packaging Engineer in the Morton, IL facility. In this role, you will design and develop returnable and expendable packaging for individual piece parts and bulk shipping to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material. Proper packaging design includes part containment, protection, and optimization of transportation and other supply chain functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

* Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost savings, or other supply chain improvement
* Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements
* Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery
* Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E)
* Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging improvements
* Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
* Audit supplier conformance to packaging specifications

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a process-driven, results oriented team, apply today!