Packaging Engineer - LaSalle Network : Job Details

LaSalle Network has partnered with a leading CPG/ Food company in the western suburbs of Chicago in their search for a Packaging Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development and commercialization of new packaging for high-speed manufacturing of confections and fruit snacks. This individual will also be responsible for supporting packaging initiatives aligning with company goals. This is a hybrid position (3 days onsite) and does require some travel to California and abroad. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential to convert at the end of 2025. Packaging Engineer Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-functional high-value projects impacting multiple plants and business units
• Lead planning, qualification and execution of new primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and packaging equipment systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and facilitates to identify and drive efficiencies (i.e. cost savings, reducing changeover time, consolidation efforts, etc.)
• Analyze and communicate findings/recommendations to senior leadership
• Create technical specifications for finished goods and packaging materials used in the manufacturing process
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities associated to manufacturing, materials and overall package quality

Packaging Engineer Requirements:

• Must be organized, able to multitask and meet commitments
• Exceptional communication skills and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge with multiple materials and processes in various distribution environments including rigid plastics, flexible materials, corrugated and paperboard packaging and labels
• General knowledge of G.M.P.
• Packaging material processing specification knowledge is required
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a contributing member of cross functional teams, including marketing, sales and research, purchasing, manufacturing, quality engineering, graphics development and packaging supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• BS degree in Packaging Engineering/Science discipline
• 3+ years of experience within the packaging space, and within CPG is a huge plus
• Project management of packaging validation and qualification
• Experience with TOPS or CAPE Shipper/Palletization software
• Experience with SAP and skilled with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Access)

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today! Thank you, Missy Stella Sr. Unit Manager LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: