Principal Packaging Engineer

Purpose

• Responsible for development of package components & packaging systems (design and testing) to ensure performance quality compatibility and regulatory compliance for product registration transportation storage and use.
• Provide troubleshooting support to adjacent supply chain functions (procurement manufacturing quality etc.) to ensure a safe userfriendly customer experience.
• Provides advice for the creation and implementation of development programs and procedures within the packaging development area.
• Confidently make timely recommendations supported by the available data.
• This role will support to implement innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that maximize our competitive advantage and build brand preference.

Accountability 

• Support all Safety and Compliance requirements. Must be fully knowledgeable of and compliant with all Syngenta safety policies and department standard operating procedures. Must lead by example to drive a strong safety culture of individual accountability.
• Influential in support the packaging strategy to ensure Syngenta remains industry leader in the packaging field.
• Provide support to New Product Introduction (NPI) ensuring all packaging related milestones are completed on time.
• Support continuous improvement of packaging development and related processes.
• Capable of supporting packaging projects related to maintenance and/or troubleshooting support to adjacent supply chain functions (procurement manufacturing etc.) as well as to endusers in the marketplace.
• Has experience with all Syngenta used packaging technologies and is an expert on multiple packaging component technologies and/or materials.
• Ensure all packaging testing and qualification projects meet a high level of scientific integrity.
• Knowledge of packaging technologies materials and testing related to the development of new packaging components being a regional reference.
• Recognized as expert regarding general regulations impacting Syngenta products and capable of identifying and delivering new opportunities to overcome related challenges.
• May be able to mentor train and assist new engineers on projects policies and processes.
• Can identify and create awareness of cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Can work independently with other packaging engineers and all functions (i.e. procurement commercial manufacturing regulatory logistic etc.) to deliver goals on key projects or initiatives besides set priorities and ensure efficient communication regarding to packaging development.
• Can support other packaging engineers on data systems and structures activities (MDM SAP range management systems write packaging specifications assembly instructions test reports etc.) and is capable of proactively identifying improvement opportunities.
• Capable of delivering innovative technologies and innovation.
• Performs packaging shelflife and compatibility testing for new formulations and/or changes as necessary to ensure registration acceptability.
• Supports GLP test inspection of packaging materials.
• Support qualification tests of packaging innovations and cost savings opportunities.
• Support risk assessments and other safety requirements for packaging development activities.

Skills

• Technical skills referenced to TCDS.
• Must uphold high organizational standards values and policies especially for Health Safety and Environment.
• Must understand stakeholder and customer needs develop and maintain a strong network with them.
• Must have a highly collaborative approach in working across regions to simplify harmonize and continuously improve formulation processes.
• Must have ability to communicate technical facts ideas and opinions to a general or technical audience.
• Must have experience using ISTA/UN and ASTM packaging standards.
• Must have expertise with nonGLP testing protocols.
• Must be well organized and have strong attention to detail.
• Must have good project management skills to perform packaging development and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to interpret packaging test data results objectively.
• Must be highly structured and systematic problemsolving ability to understand testing performance and propose feasible design solutions.

Behaviors

• Able to work effectively in cross functional teams and across multiple functions.
• Actively engages in project team discussions to share knowledge and experience as a packaging engineer.
• Adaptable to changes in project deliverables and embraces new ways of working. Contributes to the solution.
• Mentors other packaging engineers by sharing knowledge and innovative ideas. Is open to suggestions/feedback from others.
• Takes initiative to identify and address department needs and removes roadblocks to completing projects promptly.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience /Qualifications

• B.S. Packaging Engineering degree with 510 years of proven experience in (adjusted based on further degree) technical position in packaging development or packaging manufacturing.
• Strong continuous improvement process risk assessment and HSE excellence mindset.
• Experience working in crossfunctional organizations transiting in a dynamic and uncertain environment ensuring effective and focused project delivery (on time and in budget).
• Proven ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple requests from different stakeholders.
• Understanding of the endtoend processes for product development formulation processing scaleup and lifecycle management.

Approximate Time Allocation

• A minimum of 50% packaging laboratory work.
• Up to 25% travel requirements.

Additional Information :

Additional Information:

People are at the heart of what we do:

• Once a year Full body check
• Competitive insurance scheme
• Employee assistance program to take care of your and your loved ones mental health
• Paid Vacation of 30days 12 Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave compassionate leaves
• Education assistance for your career growth
• People first culture translated into Most Preferred place to work 202223 by Times group

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

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