Packaging Optimization Engineer

- Troubleshoot packaging and production issues directly on the plant floor

- Support packaging trials, commercialization projects, and new product launches

- Improve packaging efficiency, pallet utilization, and material usage

- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Maintenance, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and R&D

- Work with vendors to evaluate packaging materials, equipment, and new technologies

- Enjoy being on the production floor solving problems in real time

- Like working cross-functionally with different teams and personalities

- Have a bias for action and move projects forward without waiting for perfect conditions

- Are comfortable troubleshooting issues hands-on instead of managing from a desk

- Stay resilient and solution-focused when priorities shift quickly

- Want visible impact on operations, cost savings, and product launches

- Want to spend most of their time designing packaging in software programs

- Struggle with fast-paced production environments or shifting priorities

- Prefer working independently with limited cross-functional interaction

- Experience in manufacturing, packaging, operations, or engineering environments

- Ability to influence teams and drive change without direct authority

- Opportunity to shape a growing packaging engineering function

- Exposure to multiple facilities and cross-functional teams

- Career growth into technical or operational leadership paths

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process, including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.