Your Job
Are you a passionate and experienced packaging engineer with deep knowledge and application experience in flexible packaging? Do you want to join a leading consumer packaged goods company that values innovation, sustainability, and quality? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our Team
We are Georgia-Pacific, a leader in the marketing, production and distribution of towel, bath tissue, napkin, and Dixie products. We have been in business for over 100 years, and we are committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and shareholders. We have a broad operating footprint with a diverse and inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and excellence. What You Will Do
As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will be the subject matter expert in the design, use and application of flexible packaging for our consumer-packaged goods business. You will be responsible for:
Driving the flexible packaging formulation design with our supply partners Developing a fundamental understanding of our flexible packaging design formulations and their operating windows within the manufacturing environment, especially with product, equipment, and transportation interactions Designing flexible packaging that meet our functional, performance, aesthetic, and consumer experience expectations Developing close relationships and partnerships with our flexible packaging suppliers and converters, while ensuring consistent performance, quality, and supply of our packaging materials Working cross-functionally and with our OEM partners to design and implement new packaging equipment and lines that generate value and future growth opportunities Being the key point of contact for flexible packaging related issues within the manufacturing network, and leading efforts to troubleshoot and solve packaging related production challenges Driving cross-functional leadership and knowledge of sustainable technologies that will advance the position of Georgia-Pacific This position will report into the consumer products packaging organization working closely with category/brand leadership, supply chain, external suppliers, manufacturing, product development, and sourcing teams. Location of this position will be ideally based out of our Atlanta, GA HQ or our Neenah, WI R&D Technical Center and will require up to 25% travel. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Familiar with packaging converting equipment, packaging substrates, sustainability, and innovation 5-10 years of related work experiences Experience working with consumer packaged goods (CPG) Expertise in flexible film & paperboard packaging development Knowledge of palletization & ArtiosCAD software What Will Put You Ahead B.S. in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field/experience• Experience in the household paper products industry, especially manufacturing Experience in the flexible packaging supplier and/or converting industry Project management leadership and experience Desire to be a life-long learner and drive transformation Principled entrepreneur mindset
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:
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