Job description

INTERNAL JOB POSTING ALERT

POST DATE: 5/2/2023 NOON END DATE: 5/9/2023 NOON

Associates are required to apply for job openings only during the specified time frame mentioned above. No exceptions will be made.

JOB TITLE: Packaging Engineer
LOCATION: South Brunswick, NJ
REPORTS TO: Mark Aliperti
DEPARTMENT: 3170 - Packaging Lab
SHIFT: Monday - Friday; 6am - 2:30pm
SALARY GRADE: 19
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
JOB / REQUISITION #: RE328651753

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should complete the Internal Application through the Internal Job Board. Associates applying for this position must post within the designated time frame, meet minimum job requirements and should not have any Performance Notifications currently on file.

The Packaging Engineer position is located in South Brunswick, NJ.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Develop and maintain general and specific packaging specifications that meet transportation standards for suppliers.
• Support the development and implementation of package-testing standards in our package testing labs where testing is based on method of transportation and distribution environment (ISTA-3A).
• Develop transit testing lab processes and review package test reports for compliance, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Keep current with transit testing upgrades and improvements and develop “best in class” protective packaging materials and components.
• Analyze damage reports on products and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide data analytics to support annual resources, budgeting, and program progress.
• Deliver training (internally and externally) based on required standards and best in class processes.
• Support packaging quality issues found during load out or in-house product quality inspections.
• Keep current with trailer and container loading software including Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s load out and container loading SOP's.
• Oversee team of lab packaging technicians and supplier qualification and management.
• Capacity planning, staffing, certification, budgeting, and training of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. transit testing lab.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Packaging Science
• Minimum 3 years of operational experience in lab management, manufacturing, or engineering environment
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Visio (retrieve, manipulate, analyze, interpret, and present data)
• Project Management experience
• Domestic and International Travel up to 25%

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Advanced certifications (Project Management Professional, Six Sigma, ISTA Certified Packaging Professional)
• At least 5 years Protective Packaging experience, including extensive experience in dealing with furniture packaging, ISTA-3A packaging
• Quality and Process Management experience
• At least 2 years of leadership experience

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Occasionally lift up to 65 lbs.

EOE

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