Packaging Technologist Jobs

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We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
At Campbell Company of Canada, we believe in searching for the best and the brightest professionals at every level and in every specialty who live into our values. The 5 C’s of Campbell – Care, Character, Collaboration, Competitiveness, Creativity – demonstrate the best of who we are today and who we aspire to be. Living our values will foster an inclusive, high-performance culture. Our employees act with intention, lead with integrity, and are truly passionate about what they do to bring our purpose to life Connecting People Through Food They Love.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Retail Sales Function on our Research & Development Team as Packaging Technologist. This role is based out of our Mississauga Head Office location (60% in-office, 40% remote) and plays a key role in leading planning and executing packaging projects within the Meals and Beverage and Snacks portfolios for the Canadian market, keeping close alignment to World Headquarters (WHQ) Meals & Beverage and Snacking specifications and acts as the technical expert for operational and supply chain packaging issues.
Specific Accountabilities Of This Role
DATABASE SPECIFICATION MAINTENANCE

• Communicates and coordinates with Purchasing/Production/Marketing to ensure that correct packaging codes are in place with each formula
• Maintains updated packaging specifications for all items (metal/non-metal) between United States (US) Campbell network locations and co-manufacturers
• Initiate packaging performance specifications
• Receives and ensures new items have appropriate numbers, specifications and communicates information to initiators of projects
• Obtains from suppliers, through Purchasing, any new or changed specifications and enters into database to begin the approval process

PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Manage multiple projects of moderate to high complexity
• R&D business lead, responsible for collaborating independently with key cross-functional partners in Canada, WHQ, Pepperidge Farm and Snyder Lance plants and co-manufacturers to deliver consumer desired packaging that drives business results

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Technical expert for operational and supply chain packaging issues such as: Conformance to specification
• Manage and identify project technical risks

Development of testing protocols and test pack
Package design and on-line performance
Provide troubleshooting support for packaging lines at manufacturing facility and/or third-party locations
Shelf-Life studies
The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Effective technical expertise on multiple packaging materials or packaging/processing systems
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills to communicate with a range of people from plant floor to CEO
• 5 years experience in Packaging or related field
• Effective TOPS or CAPE software experience
• Effective problem solving and negotiating skills
• Exceptionally organized with great attention to detail and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected requests
• Effective understanding the cost, performance drivers of packaging materials and simulated distribution environment
• University Degree, Bachelor’s in packaging or related field.

Why choose Campbell’s for your next opportunity?

• HYBRID and FLEXIBLE WORK /PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees enjoy a combination of in-office and remote working arrangements, personal days, vacation programs and office closure during the Christmas break.
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:  We offer a competitive base salary + bonus potential at every level in the organization. We also provide a Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and support your long-term savings goals through our group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), saving and Tax-free Savings Accounts (TFSA).
• INCLUSIVE CULTURE: “Inclusion and diversity at all levels of the business are critical for achieving our strategic goals. At Campbell, we’re committed to building a winning culture that enhances inclusivity in the workplace and commits to listening to, learning from, and understanding one another in every interaction. We believe that diverse perspectives are a key ingredient in our recipe for success.” CEO, Mark Clouse
• HEALTH and WELLNESS BENEFITS:  Competitive Health, Dental and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment including virtual health care, flex spending accounts, critical illness insurance, Best Doctors coverage, wellness workshops, virtual fitness classes, meditation and stretch breaks, on-site Fitness Center with a dedicated Fitness Consultant and an Employee Family Assistance Plan.
• ICONIC BRANDS and CHALLENGING WORK: Work for a company with beloved and iconic legacy brands. Across our teams and in all roles, every employee is empowered to bring their best ideas forward and to jump in and collaborate to innovate and solve the problems they’re passionate about.
• PROFESSIONAL and CAREER DEVELOPMENT:  Supported by our commitment to talent development, we offer many learning and development opportunities from initial onboarding, regular Lunch and Learns, a library of self-paced learning, external education allowances, mentorship, high-visibility project opportunities and regular feedback.
• GREAT PEOPLE: We take our work seriously, but we also celebrate, laugh, and have fun. We are stronger together when we are open, honest, and, above all, real. You are not just a number here, you’ll be a direct contributor to the company’s success and your voice will be heard.

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment and selection process based on individual need. Please advise us of any needs when your interview is booked and we will do our best to meet them.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application http://www.campbellsoup.ca/en-ca/about-us/careers
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And you can make a difference. What will your Campbell story be?
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