Packaging Equipment Engineer

: KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. Kdc/one is the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products. We are growing and are hiring an experienced Packaging Engineer current for our state of the art manufacturing site in Groveport, OH. This role plans and directs activities to optimize filling line performance and drive continuous improvement plans and plays a key role in equipment selection for new projects and cost savings initiatives. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent; preferably Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering. In lieu of a degree, equivalent years of experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a production environment (preferably FDA regulated) with both high speed and agile filling and packaging systems.

This position is responsible for:

• Drives continuous improvements throughout filling and packaging operations.
• Supports manufacturing operations by troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Develops and implements processes and systems to measure line performance and prioritize improvement areas to reduce downtime and small stops and improve quality and throughput.
• Manages the development and implementation of equipment for new products, processes, and capacity expansion plans.
• Leads equipment and process qualification activities for new equipment and processes.
• Assists with all project proposals and cost estimates as well as gathers all project related quotes. Provides costing estimates for projects and products.
• Provides leadership and training in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, DMAIC, etc) and coaches employees in the use of these tools.
• Tracks improvement project and submits weekly summaries detailing status of each project.
• Participates in loss analysis studies.
• Uses 3D printing and 3D scanning technologies to improve cost and reactivity.
• Ensures that capital projects are on budget.
• Provides training to line leads, operators, and mechanics as needed in key SOPs and improvement methodologies.
• Supports Health & Safety programs and cGMP initiatives.
• Assists with preliminary budgetary information, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other paperwork according to established company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as needed due to workplace demands (e.g. supporting off-shifts). Performs other related duties as required.

We offer competitive base salary with bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.