Packaging Technician - LanceSoft Inc
East Hanover, NJ 07936
About the Job
Job Title: Packaging Technician
Location: East Hanover NJ, 07936
Duration: 14 months plus
Job Description:
Day to day Activities:
Budget Planning & Tracking:
Location: East Hanover NJ, 07936
Duration: 14 months plus
Job Description:
- This is a Packaging Development R&D Lab Technician position responsible for managing the East Hanover Lab and Whippany Pilot Plant, in the US physically located in the strategic location in East Hanover, NJ.
- The individual must possess experience in managing a Packaging Lab, as well as strong technical skills, the ability to learn on the fly and execute independently by leveraging their expertise and experience.
- A minimum of 3 5 yrs. experience is required, preferably in the food industry.
- This candidate must demonstrate the ability to be a strong team player representing our technical organization, providing guidance and expertise to Junior Engineers.
- Must be able to find technical solutions when problems are identified and an effective communicator to the Packaging Development Team.
Day to day Activities:
- Perform requested packaging testing, share data with requestor, leverage GLIMS to maintain record of test results.
- Support or execute trials at the Whippany Pilot Plant, Single Point of Contact for WPP staff.
- Create or maintain internal test methods & SOPs for each instrument and equipment type
- Purchase supplies & consumables as needed, following MDLZ procedures.
- Maintain safe, organized, stocked, and tidy lab and pilot plant environment at all times.
- Ensure data repository (Eureka, Teams or other) is used for all tests.
- Ability to conduct tours of the lab to Senior Leadership.
- Assigned as Packaging Safety Steward for EH Lab and WPP.
- Coordinate periodic site safety inspections
- Facilitate and update Risk Assessments with HSE & other experts.
- Conduct Safety Training for new employees and as needed.
- Manage the Packaging Developers storage locations in the lab.
Budget Planning & Tracking:
- Plan & submit proposal for next year s budget during June/July timeframe, including capital.
- Track expenses on blanket POs and ensure phasing/forecast is accurate.
- Maintenance, Calibration & Training:
- Maintain equipment schedule/coordinate repair as needed.
- Schedule training for new installations; Manage Super Users for WPP equipment to support trials.
- Coordinate with vendors to complete yearly calibration tests in the East Hanover lab.
- Identify new testing and equipment needs based on developer feedback and strategic needs.
- Draft and submit ARs for approval, and complete GR.
- Lead all pre and post installation actives in partnership with Facilities.
- Request and maintain assets tags for proper deprecation reporting.
- Whippany Pilot Plant Responsibilities:
- Act as liaison between Packaging Developers and Pilot Plant staff to plan trials, coordinate activities, material arrival and ensure proper forms/ requirements in place.
- Securing the necessary support from Super Users and/or WPP staff to run equipment during trials.
Source : LanceSoft Inc
