Packaging Specialist - Technology Operations

Packaging Specialist – Technology Operations (12 Month Contract)

Location:

North America, Canada, Ontario, Guelph

Work Location:

Hybrid

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NA Tech Ops Packaging Lead

The Tech Ops – Packaging Specialist is responsible for collaborating cross‑functionally to manage packaging component introduction and changes for the Canadian market. This includes establishing component specifications, collaborating with external vendors, identifying areas for improvement, managing documentation for compliance, owning change management, resolving issues and compiling information to prepare protocols and reports for management review and approval. You will also document specifications and coordinate material testing supporting Canadian products.

• Develop and maintain packaging specifications in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure that identified packaging components meet requirements for manufacturability, product protection and customer requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to packaging design and materials to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
• Own Change Controls or deliverables for the implementation of new or modified packaging components.
• Coordinate testing and analysis of packaging components and/or packaged goods to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide support to packaging team members through execution of line trials.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development (R&D) to identify opportunities, build business cases and perform the work necessary to realize product cost and process improvements.
• Assist in developing technical solutions to resolve packaging issues under compressed timelines.
• Enhance and validate package components and packaging processes.
• Participate and advise in decisions involving equipment, package design, cost saving and source reduction.
• Request new packaging component raw material codes (RMCs) as required.
• Provide RMCs and component die lines to Brand/Design Teams.
• Coordinate the artwork development Printability Assessment.
• Review & approve printed component artwork.
• Create FG‑Spec BOMs in support of New Product Introductions, or update FG‑Spec BOMs with new RMCs in support of packaging component changes; collaborate with Procurement team on implementation of new printed components.
• Update FG‑Specs for Product Data Health, Regulatory Compliance & QA as required.
• Coordinate final artwork and DC‑Spec transfer to print suppliers.
• Manage development of Packaging Line Trial (PLT) Test Component artwork.
• Manage development of corrugate shipping case artwork.
• Prepare and maintain DC‑Specs, component drawings and pallet patterns.
• Provide quotes to Project Manager/Brand for Purchase Order requirements for all non‑stock pre‑press charges.
• Maintain colour standards database and coordinate the approval of colour standards.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures and GMP documentation.

• College Diploma or University Degree in Packaging Development/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer goods packaging, or packaging design and development.
• Experience with packaging materials and equipment, preferably in a…