Packaging Equipment Process Specialist
Company: Shearer's Foods
Location: Massillon
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label
supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in
Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically
diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona,
Minnesota, Pennsylvania,--Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta,
Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in
Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest
quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle
cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips,
cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as
cookies, crackers, and wafers.Packaging Equipment Process
Specialist--Hybrid (Massillon, OH)--The Packaging Equipment Process
Specialist position is responsible for the efficient production and
packaging of high quality snack food products in a continuous,
improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining
a safe work environment. --This is to be accomplished through
effective leadership, coaching and development of individuals.Your
Seat at the Table:--The Packaging Equipment Process Specialist
position is accountable for the efficient production and packaging
of high quality snack food products. Full understanding of theory
of operation of seasoning systems, scale systems, vertical
form/fill/seal packaging machines, and case packagers is essential
to this role. Application of continuous improvement processes and
leading and developing team members are also essential.--Provide
technical knowledge, direction, education, and assistance in the
production and packaging of high quality snack food products--
--Provide technical solutions to primary packaging, flexible
(film), rigid (corrugate case material), and pallet configurations
from manufacturing through the distribution chain-- --Troubleshoot
new or existing production and packaging problems involving
designs, materials, or processes. ---- --Investigate or resolve
operational problems, such as material use variances or
bottlenecks. ---- --Identify opportunities or implement changes to
improve manufacturing processes or to reduce costs, using knowledge
of manufacturing processes, tooling and production equipment,
assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design,
materials and parts. ---- --Apply continuous improvement methods
such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality,
reliability, or cost-effectiveness. ---- --Conduct mass balances of
complete processes.-- --Assists in facility design and
implementation of new equipment.-- --Provide technical expertise or
support related to distribution, seasoning, weighing, and primary
and secondary packaging-- --Evaluates various throughput rates and
identify production limitation and equipment capability.--
--Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in
designs, tolerances, or processing/packaging methods, using
statistical procedures.-- --Prepare documentation on process
control for new and existing manufacturing and packaging processes
or engineering procedures to achieve product specifications.--
--Evaluate manufactured and packaged products according to
specifications and quality standards.-- --Train production
personnel in new or existing methods.-- --Training and development
site Subject Matter Experts and process engineers on theory of
operation and practical application.-- --Commercialization of new
products and processes.-- --Ability to travel --(travel would vary
and would involve visits to individual plants to complete above
responsibilities)Leads and Develops Team Members-- --Coaches team
members on a daily basis in the principles of production and
packaging-- --Leads the team through an emphasis on both production
and people.-- --Communicates effectively with employees through
both oral and written means.-- --Conducts employee training to
improve employees expertise and knowledge in equipment operations,
work safety procedures, and teamwork, or assigns employee training
to experienced workers.-- --Provides feedback to employees on
individual performance standards in a timely and efficient
manner.-- --Builds rapport and collaborative relationships across
cross-functional teams.Performs additional related duties as
assignedWhat you Bring to the Table:---- --2 year technical degree
or 4 year bachelor s degree in engineering or science, or related
and relevant industry experience is preferred.-- --5+ years of
experience in packaging related field including hands on packaging
experience, troubleshooting, and working on used and new packaging
equipment---- --Experience working with seasoning systems, vertical
form/fill/seal packaging machines, multi head weighing units,
conveyance systems, and packaging automation-- --Experience working
with Continuous Improvement/Lean methods and tools such as Total
Production Maintenance, Centerlines, CIL s, Defect Handling, 5S,
and Quick Changeover.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities--
--Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application
of engineering science and technology. This includes applying
principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and
production of various goods and services.-- --Production and
Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,
quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the
effective manufacture and distribution of goods.-- --Critical
Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems.-- --Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating
errors and deciding what to do about it.-- --Systems Analysis
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions,
operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.-- --Training
and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others,
developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and
teaching or instructing others.-- --Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching,
mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge
or skills.--We Offer a Feast of BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision,
Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with
Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical
Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee
Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the
communities in which we operate.--You will be considered for
employment in our inclusive workplaceBecause at Shearer s, we are
committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.--This is your invitation to apply
now!To all recruitment agencies:--Shearer s Snacks does not accept
agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias,
employees or any other company location. Shearer s is not
responsible for any fees related to unsolicited
resumes.Engineering
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