Packaging Engineer Level 2 - 3

The Packaging Engineer/Logistics Project Manager has a responsibility to design, develop, and establish packaging solutions and standards. This position will also be responsible to manage projects pertaining to improving warehouse infrastructure, material flow and warehouse system upgrades. Responsibilities  Level I: Acquires job skills and learns policies, procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks. Works on assignments routine in nature, requiring limited judgement Routinely interacts with cross-functional groups within the Liebherr organization. Supports capturing warehouse and manufacturing demands using both internal and external sources for packing material and services for delivery. Provides input for fiscal planning, capital projects and cost reductions. Reviews product design for packaging requirements. Determines best packaging methods (tote, rack, crate, etc.) for in-bound material flow consisting of 12,000+ active parts Determines packaging fleet sizes and appropriate dunnage for safe and efficient transport and handling of material. Develops returnable packaging needs within supply chain to prevent packaging shortages and overages. Ensures that all packaging procedures and processes are followed in all areas of responsibility in accordance with established ISO guidelines, including documentation and updates. Collects knowledge on state-of-the art opportunities in packaging logistics and actively initiates and leads continuous improvement initiatives. Develops and reviews project charters, proposals and plans based on project goal from senior management to determine time frame, project budget, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects. Level II: All duties of Packaging Engineer Level I plus: Applies acquired job skills, policies, procedures and work instructions to complete tasks. Requires instructions on a few assignments. Identifies areas for warehouse and packaging improvements, researches, and develops solutions to improve process efficiency. Selects, specifies, and installs equipment that is statistically capable, reliable, and maintainable as well as safe and ergonomically sound Dispositions issues with non-conforming product. Attends and provides packaging feedback at design reviews. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive quality and process improvements. Collect, analyze data, develop metrics and reports using basic statistical methods Provides technical direction, leadership and support for the factory in lean manufacturing, tooling, manufacturing processes, project management, and training. Designs and develops area specific KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) within the warehouse & logistics group. Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve shipping methods, equipment performance, packaging and quality of product. Level III: All duties…