Technician Packaging Specialist

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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

Create and maintain packaging BOM and manage the ERP structure in order to satisfy the requirements of the Customer, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Support both internally manufactured product FP and Outpurchased products. Work with Global Packaging Engineering to design new product packaging and packaging methods. Recommend and provide economic and productivity analyses of packaging and material handling projects; responsible for the design, development, establishment, and maintenance of packaging specifications and procedures for the Gates Corporation. Develop specifications using AutoCAD and assign packaging types to BOM using the Oracle system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create final packaging specification to assure product finishing is complete, accurate and efficient.
• Develop and maintain packaging BOM’s for products (both manufactured and outpurchased) and align specification with product BOM structure.
• Achieve packaging cost-downs by using alternative materials or packaging methods. Analyze and report on alternatives to assure improvement.
• Create packaging specifications using AutoCAD drafting software
• Coordinate with international affiliates and customers to ensure packaging satisfies their requirements. Solve export damage problems resulting from improper packaging.
• Perform packaging audits at the COHISA manufacturing facility
• Ensure proper implementation of all packaging and branding changes.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Completes a variety of atypical assignments, as needed
• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve department objectives determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Likely to act as an informal resource for associates with less experience
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical based on existing precedents or procedures
• Impacts the quality and quantity of own work and its contribution to the team
• Uses communication skills to effectively exchange information; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Keys to Success

• Requires expertise in a variety of work processes through a combination of job-related training and/ or considerable on-the-job experience
• Requires proficiency in a range of analytical and technical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks
• Keeps self-control in hard situations.
• Problem Solving and decision making.
• Costumer focus (internal and external)
• Creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
• Problem Solving process.
• Exceptional attention to internal and external customer requests

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging or industry-related function.

• Experience in product specifications, packaging and manufacturing processes, understanding of packaging materials.
• Understanding of product specifications, Bill of Materials content and ERP systems hierarchy.
• Knowledgeable regarding the various packaging container styles, including their costs, ease of use, protection potential, durability, etc.
• Experience in AutoCAD or other drafting software.
• Knowledgeable regarding protection techniques applicable to Gates products, including choice of materials, carton styles, pallet-load strengthening or stabilization, etc.
• Understanding of various print methodologies used on packaging materials.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Candidate will communicate frequently with a wide variety of associates.
• Aptitude for writing and managing work instructions and packaging specifications.
• Excellent technical aptitude with strong analytical, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously in a multitasking environment.
• A believer in a team environment – where individual success means the team’s success.
• Heightened attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously or with minimum supervision.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Access queries or alternate query tool desired.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.