Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineering Specialist is responsible for development, quality check and definition of Plant internal packaging (incl. supplier and customer related packaging topics). Therefore he/she has to take into account aspects of quality regarding packaging material, cost-effectiveness, handling in the material flow and customer's/supplier's requirements to ensure the quality of the packaged products during storage, transport and handling.
As Packaging Engineering Specialist you will be responsible for/to:

• Manage packaging development projects from initiation through launch;
• Develop packaging Concept for series and spare parts together with the Customer;
• Validate packaging samples, arrange internal and external approvals (trough Customers Portals);
• Manage modifications and changes of packaging for existing components and products;
• Work within cross-functional teams (quality, finance, procurement, regulatory, engineering, operations, consultants and outside vendors), support for the questions towards packaging;
• Develop and coordinate cost saving initiatives, related to package designs and materials, manage special packaging projects (e.g. packaging on the line);
• Hands-on evaluation of packaging for conformance to project and Customers requirements;
• Create, maintain and communicate primary, secondary and pallet packaging specifications within the plant for all new and running products;
• Write, review, and approve packaging specifications and instructions;
• Support Material Flow process improvements in Receiving, Production and Dispatch areas, cross-interface tasks between container management, packaging development and shipping / goods receipt;
• Support the disposition of customer, supplier and internal returnable and disposable packaging;
• Support budget planning.

• Degree in mechanical or packaging science;
• Preferably SAP basic skills;
• At least 3 years’ experience in manufacturing company;
• Good communication & negotiation skills;
• Proficient English skills written and spoken;
• Project management skills, tools and techniques;
• Problem solving and decision making skills.

What we offer:

• Professional, dynamic, and multicultural work environment;
• Endless development opportunities in an international company and work with leading world-class technologies;
• Bonus based on annual performance;
• Health insurance package;
• Company discounts;
• Discounts in modern employee restaurant;
• Flexible working hours;
• Mobile work option or work from office operated to the highest level of comfort and sustainability;
• Free transportation from Kaunas City to Continental.
• Salary 2008 Eur. to 3012 Eur. (before withholding taxes) taking in consideration your current professional competence and work experience. 

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We offer exceptional opportunities to develop and climb the career ladder in a multinational company. It is a rare opportunity when you can find both an agile and creative startup feel and be part of a global team in a well-established and worldwide known corporation.
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