Packaging Engineer

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

JOB TITLE: Packaging Engineer

Location: Mijdrecht

Summary:

• Support cross functional project teams in Development, Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases of the End-to-End process to ensure project schedule, cost, capital, quality, and customer service objectives are met for regional and global projects.
• Lead the technical development, validation and qualification of new or revised packaging materials & products on global and regional brands.
• Develop new products/packaging, line extensions and lead technological advancements which expand the organizational and market needs for the assigned portion of our business.

Responsibilities:

• Drive holistic packaging development, execution and implementation by being responsible for ensuring packaging is,
  • Consumer desirable by meeting commercial, product performance and quality requirements – for both traditional as E-Comm supply chains and markets.
  • Compliant with internal / external requirements (i.e. regulatory, sustainability)
  • Manufacturable, driving scale up and ensuring proper selection of the right equipment
• Support development of timelines, key milestones, and risk and mitigation plans.
• Support risk identification/mitigation plans to achieve project objectives.
• Support first time right BOM (Bill of Material) management with Marketing and Planning.
• Develop and manage robust and aligned specifications for components, finished goods, palletizations.
• Develop, lead, and complete performance / compatibility testing and line trials for both internal and contract manufacturing sites within Europe.
• For testing, trials and assessments, define key success criteria and ensure effective and robust reporting of results, recommendations, conclusions.
• Participate in assessment of new project requests on technical feasibility and risks, and optimized project portfolio execution by identifying interlinking initiatives.
• Identify and apply new and existing packaging materials and technologies towards the development of innovative new products and the enhancement of existing products that consumers find appealing and easy to use; packaging that is compelling and allows SC Johnson to "win at the store shelf".

Experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor/Master of Science or equivalent degree in related field, i.e. Industrial Design Engineering, Packaging Engineer Program, Material Science.
• Relevant number of years’ experience in product/packaging (primary, secondary, tertiary) development and manufacturing.
• Technical competency and working knowledge of various packaging related technologies, disciplines, materials: i.e. dispensing systems, closures, aerosols, liquids, rigid plastics, flexible films, labels, molding technology, paper/corrugate cartons, sustainability (i.e. PPWR) etc.).
• Considered a plus,
  • Product Management systems experience (i.e., SAP Product Lifecycle Management)
  • FMCG experience

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Strong leadership, influence, and cross-functional teaming skills to effectively work across internal organizational boundaries.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, with ability to tailor communication (i.e. content, style, medium) and deliver a concise message across different levels within the organization.
• Ability to lead technical work ranging from individual research initiatives to more complex projects, serving as the RDE Technical Lead when called upon to manage multiple projects/work-streams.
• Excellent organizational, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Decision making skills for problems up to a medium grade of complexity.
• Technical curiosity to investigate the source of issues & opportunities, while providing creative ideas, quality of work, and speed through a results-oriented approach.

What is in it for you:

• Position is full time
• Travel (mainly within Europe) might be required

What is in it for you:

• We offer an attractive annual salary (including 13th month installment and holiday allowance)
• Participation in the SC Johnson bonus plan
• Participation in our pension plan
• Participation in our cafeteria system
• Opportunity to benefit from our health insurance package with VGZ
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression, a highly collaborative work environment and an autonomous and flexible working culture where you will be able to add value and be recognized and rewarded.

ABOUT US

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.