Job Details: Manufacturing/Packaging Engineer ? St Gabriel, LA
| Job Title: | Manufacturing/Packaging Engineer ? St Gabriel, LA |
| Job ID: | Manufacturing/Packaging Engineer |
| Company: | Syngenta |
| Position Type: | Permanent |
| Pay Rate: | DOE |
| Date Posted: | Oct-08-08 |
Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.
And we are looking for top talent to join our team!
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).
Manufacturing/Packaging Engineer -- St Gabriel, LA
Role Purpose --
Ensure smooth interface of packaging components (Jugs/Bags/Caps/Seals/Boxes/Pallets/Etc.)as designed by Packaging Development into the St. Gabriel site packaging facility. Supports the introduction of these components into the plant, either by designing modifications to equipment or suggesting design modifications to the package. Specifies new equipment as required.
b) Support and ensure packaging line and equipment performance. Provides engineering expertise in working with company technicians in determining root cause and designing lasting solutions. Develops robust maintenance/predictive maintenance plans to ensure packaging quality and rate These plans support the most critical quality attributes, which include torque, seals, closure strength, etc.
c) Develop scope and implementation of small capital investments to continually improve operations. These are usually outcomes of work related to b) above.
Accountabilities --
• Monitors equipment performance daily to ensure optimum quantity and quality output, (i.e., OEE).
• Make recommendations on need to overhaul packaging equipment in conjunction with company technicians
• Monitors changes to packaging specifications and ensures that any issues that would effect St. Gabriel's ability to package are communicated and managed.
• Interface with all packaging equipment representatives on minor/major repairs and upgrades
• Ensures schedules for equipment modifications do not negatively impact packaging production schedules.
• Examines scope of new projects to determine if packaging requirements can be met with existing equipment.
• Develop scope for new packaging requirements to interface the package with the people and equipment.
• Works with engineering support to develop cost estimates for modifications
• Implements small capital projects on time, on performance, on cost.
• Provide technical support on packaging equipment
• Lean work process development in Packaging.
Knowledge, experience & capabilities --
Critical knowledge:
Manufacturing knowledge a plus. Machinery knowledge, specifically related to packaging type equipment. Project management. Knowledge of work processes for line operations and quality control a plus. Packaging design knowledge a plus. Packaging equipment automation skillset a plus.
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE
| Location: [rss] | US-LA-St. Gabriel |
| Telecommute: | No (Onsite Position) |
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