Logistics Packaging Engineer

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Customer Packaging Development & Alignment

- Define and manage packaging concepts for new launches based on customer standards, logistics agreements, and production volumes.
- Request and coordinate packaging design in accordance with customer/supplier guidelines and established packaging standards.
- Ensure full compliance with customer-specific packaging formats and portal requirements.
- Lead packaging cost planning and manage project budgets for new launches and engineering changes.
- Serve as technical interface between customer, supplier, and internal teams regarding packaging development.

End-to-End Packaging Loop Visibility & Governance

- Define packaging concepts considering returnable vs. disposable strategy.
- Monitor packaging loops (supplier, internal, and customer owned assets) ensuring proper quantity sizing and coverage.
- Track packaging performance indicators: cycle time, loss rate, damage rate, coverage days, and asset utilization.
- Support traceability and documentation control for packaging material across NAFTA operations.
- Contribute to risk mitigation in packaging shortages or over-stock situations.

Supplier Packaging Optimization (Returnable vs. Disposable)

- Evaluate and justify packaging concepts based on total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Drive transition of NAFTA suppliers toward returnable packaging solutions.
- Support supplier technical reviews and packaging trials.
- Analyze cost reduction opportunities through density optimization, material reduction, and standardization.
- Validate packaging proposals against logistics flow, warehouse handling, and manufacturing constraints.

Repacking Standardization & Process Productivity

- Develop and maintain standardized repacking instructions prior to material release to production lines.
- Generate and control packaging documentation (PDSs, repacking instructions, customer formats).
- Support warehouse and manufacturing teams in Kaizen initiatives focused on:
- Ergonomics improvement
- Material flow efficiency
- Repacking cycle time reduction
- Space optimization
- Eliminate variability in repacking activities through visual standards and process governance.

Quality Assurance & Packaging Validation

- Carry out or coordinate packaging validation tests (drop test, vibration, stacking, transit simulation).
- Ensure packaging protects product quality throughout transportation and internal handling.
- Investigate packaging-related quality claims and implement corrective actions.
- Document and standardize packaging specifications to prevent recurrence of quality deviations.

Requirements

3–7 years of relevant experience; Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish (written and spoken); Basic to intermediate computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Intermediate knowledge of SAP/ERP systems (e.g., BOM creation, scheduling agreements, purchasing documents); Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional teams; Ability to work in a manufacturing/assembly environment as required, including standing and walking for up to 2 hours continuously, repetitive bending, twisting, grasping, and lifting up to 45 lbs (≈20 kg); Teamwork & collaboration; Results orientation; Presentation & communication skills