What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Packaging Engineer position at Mizkan America?
Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life™ for over 220 years. As one of the leading makers of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian, and food-ingredient trade channels. We are committed to following our two core principles: continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers. Our leadership seeks out, embraces, and implements ideas for improvement from all of its employees. Transparency and accountability are two key factors that drive our company’s overall management approach.
We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, we’re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assets—our team members. That’s reflected in our ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward, and retain our talented, multicultural workforce. We hope to see you as part of our team’s future success!
About The Job
Scope of Duties/Responsibility:
As a key member of the Packaging team, the individual will support packaging design development, testing and commercialization for Meal’s solutions (SAUCE) and Flavor Enhancers (VINEGAR) products.
We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, we’re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assets—our team members. That’s reflected in our ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward, and retain our talented, multicultural workforce. We hope to see you as part of our team’s future success!
About The Job
Scope of Duties/Responsibility:
As a key member of the Packaging team, the individual will support packaging design development, testing and commercialization for Meal’s solutions (SAUCE) and Flavor Enhancers (VINEGAR) products.
- Responsible for design development and commercialization activities on assigned PKG projects such as creating project, test plans and timelines.
- Responsible presenting technical design review with cross functional partners.
- Responsible for leading coordinating and successfully executing plant trials at Mizkan factories.
- Support pilot plant trials on project requirements.
- Responsible for creating, issuing, and owning accurate packaging specifications.
- Responsible for presenting and providing technical updates during commercial project team meetings.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to commercial timelines.
- Responsible for working with cross functional teams, evaluate technical problems and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
- Builds knowledge of packaging materials and processes to advise team on packaging options and processes as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or Material Science
- 0-2 years of experience
- Some Knowledge and understanding of packaging Equipment, materials (Glass, PET and corrugate), PKG Testing procedures protocols is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in college activities or internships.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
- Strong Computer Literacy skills. Excellent power point presentation skills, Familiar with MS project
- Willingness to travel up to 40%.
- Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
- Ability to exhibit a professional businesslike appearance and demeanor.
