Packaging Engineering Manager

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

Smithfield Foods leverages a diverse range of packaging materials and processes to ensure top-notch quality and efficiency. As the Package Engineering Manager, you will lead a team recognized as the organization's subject matter experts. Your team will be pivotal in successfully implementing projects and delivering impactful results.

The Packaging Engineering Department at Smithfield plays a crucial role in identifying, developing, and commercializing innovative, improved, and cost-effective packaging solutions. This department not only drives packaging advancements but also collaborates extensively with cross-functional project teams.

As a leader in packaging for various business platforms, new product development, cost-saving initiatives, and core business projects, your team will be at the forefront of driving Smithfield's packaging excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:
You will successfully utilize Smithfield's operating systems, software, and procedures, while understanding packaging die lines and their technical relationship to our equipment. Additionally, you will obtain a deep understanding of Smithfield's corporate structure, products, and processes.

Project Management:
You will lead packaging projects across the organization from concept to implementation, independently travel to manufacturing locations to conduct plant trials and testing, and support projects to optimize costs, improve efficiencies, and generate revenue through product launches while protecting our product. You will consistently deliver cost savings, utilize your packaging experience to support and identify future capital projects, and leverage your project experience to foresee and solve potential problems before they arise.

Communication and

Collaboration:

You will effectively communicate packaging information to all levels within the organization and establish open communication with key stakeholders. You will actively identify continuous improvement opportunities within Smithfield plants, lead cross-functional projects for implementation, and establish a reputation as the expert in our plant needs.

Leadership:
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in package engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience;

or equivalent…