Packaging Engineering Lead
Elanco
6 months ago
On-site
Clinton, IN
Operations
Job Description:
Packaging Engineering Lead (Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site)
Responsibilities:
- Serve as site packaging owner, providing technical leadership across packaging platforms (bags, blisters, bottles, cartons) while managing packaging-related projects and supporting supplier selection, testing, and qualification.
- Develop and maintain packaging specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary components, ensuring compliance with Regulatory Commitment Documents (RCD) and supporting artwork changes with accurate dimensional templates.
- Ensure packaging compliance by applying global quality standards, supporting international shipping requirements (including DG/UN), completing annual product review inputs, and staying current on evolving FDA, CVM, and environmental regulations.
- Lead packaging quality investigations (deviations, complaints, and change controls) using strong root-cause methodologies and effective corrective/preventive actions.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, cycle time, inventory accuracy, and packaging performance by identifying hazards, supporting lean/OEE improvement projects, and participating in supplier audits.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering Technology, Packaging Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Required Experience: 5-8+ years supporting packaging operations, packaging materials, or manufacturing processes in a regulated environment.
- Top Skills: Strong problem-solving/root-cause capability and cross-functional communication/leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in packaging engineering or packaging operations.
- Experience applying structured RCA tools.
- Experience supporting audits, validation/qualification, or regulatory documentation.
- Knowledge of printed packaging materials (PPM) and supplier management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (beyond basic functionality).
Benefits (highlights):
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Application Instructions:
- If you think you might be a good fit but don’t meet every requirement, you are encouraged to apply.
Packaging Engineering Lead (Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site)
Responsibilities:
- Serve as site packaging owner, providing technical leadership across packaging platforms (bags, blisters, bottles, cartons) while managing packaging-related projects and supporting supplier selection, testing, and qualification.
- Develop and maintain packaging specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary components, ensuring compliance with Regulatory Commitment Documents (RCD) and supporting artwork changes with accurate dimensional templates.
- Ensure packaging compliance by applying global quality standards, supporting international shipping requirements (including DG/UN), completing annual product review inputs, and staying current on evolving FDA, CVM, and environmental regulations.
- Lead packaging quality investigations (deviations, complaints, and change controls) using strong root-cause methodologies and effective corrective/preventive actions.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, cycle time, inventory accuracy, and packaging performance by identifying hazards, supporting lean/OEE improvement projects, and participating in supplier audits.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering Technology, Packaging Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Required Experience: 5-8+ years supporting packaging operations, packaging materials, or manufacturing processes in a regulated environment.
- Top Skills: Strong problem-solving/root-cause capability and cross-functional communication/leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in packaging engineering or packaging operations.
- Experience applying structured RCA tools.
- Experience supporting audits, validation/qualification, or regulatory documentation.
- Knowledge of printed packaging materials (PPM) and supplier management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (beyond basic functionality).
Benefits (highlights):
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Application Instructions:
- If you think you might be a good fit but don’t meet every requirement, you are encouraged to apply.