Packaging Engineer/Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Bay City GPS on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Packaging Engineer/Continuous Improvement Coordinator (CIC) will be responsible for providing direction, coordination, and follow-up for all aspects of containers for the plant, launch and current program. Responsible for studying and planning operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, equipment, and facilities where decisions are made within the limits of general practices and policies. Work independently under the general direction of a supervisor. Work involves a considerable amount of perception and initiative to make decisions. The selected candidate will provide packaging engineering support to operations and lead cross-functional teams on significant projects to improve processes that affect quality, productivity, and cost. 

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Interact with Global Supply Chain, Containerization, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Controls engineering, and supplier(s) 

Perform Packaging Engineering testing methods, standards, and processes to improve Quality 

Assist in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques

Analyzes existing operations and proposes cost justified improvements 

Identify and coordinate implementation of density improvements 

Manage buy-off processes with all affected parties within the plant for new and modified containers 

Coordinate with development and Implementation of packaging specifications for current and new product programs 

Responsibility for leading Short-Lead Time initiatives that pertain to packaging 

Responsibility for supplier shipping label compliance 

Oversee management of container loops for all returnable containers 

Manage damaged/ repair process for all returnable containers 

Assist in management of containments related to container dunnage changes/ repacks/ sorts 

Manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines 

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

3 + year of packaging engineer experience 

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent experience

Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) 

Ability to travel as needed on a local scale Strong written and oral communication skills 

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines 

Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex 

Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes 

Knowledge of Workplace Safety Systems pertaining to Safe Handling, Stacking, and storage of containers 

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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