Synectics
Location: East Hanover,NJ, USA
Date: 2024-11-20T08:39:36Z
Job Description:
Description
- This is a Packaging Development R&D Lab Technician position responsible for managing the East Hanover Lab and Whippany Pilot Plant, in the US physically located in the strategic location in East Hanover, NJ.
- Responsible for running tests in 2 separate labs, maintaining the cleanliness of the labs, and presenting results to other team members and possible senior leadership.
- Must be able to find technical solutions when problems are identified and an effective communicator to the Packaging Development Team.
- Perform requested packaging testing, share data with requestor, leverage GLIMS to maintain record of test results.
- Support or execute trials at the Whippany Pilot Plant, Single Point of Contact for WPP staff.
- Create or maintain internal test methods & SOPs for each instrument and equipment type
- Purchase supplies & consumables
- Maintain safe, organized, stocked, and tidy lab and pilot plant environment at all times.
- Ensure data repository (Eureka, Teams or other) is used for all tests.
- Ability to conduct tours of the lab to Senior Leadership.
- Safety:
- Assigned as Packaging Safety Steward for EH Lab and WPP.
- Coordinate periodic site safety inspections
- Facilitate and update Risk Assessments with HSE & other experts.
- Conduct Safety Training for new employees and as needed.
- Manage the Packaging Developers storage locations in the lab.
- Budget Planning & Tracking:
- Plan & submit proposal for next year's budget during June/July timeframe, including capital.
- Track expenses on blanket POs and ensure phasing/forecast is accurate.
- Maintenance, Calibration & Training:
- Maintain equipment schedule/coordinate repair as needed.
- Schedule training for new installations; Manage Super Users for WPP equipment to support trials.
- Coordinate with vendors to complete yearly calibration tests in the East Hanover lab.
- New Equipment Purchase & Installation:
- Identify new testing and equipment needs based on developer feedback and strategic needs.
- Draft and submit ARs for approval, and complete GR.
- Lead all pre and post installation actives in partnership with Facilities.
- Request and maintain assets tags for proper deprecation reporting.
- Act as liaison between Packaging Developers and Pilot Plant staff to plan trials, coordinate activities, material arrival and ensure proper forms/ requirements in place.
- Securing the necessary support from Super Users and/or WPP staff to run equipment during trials.
- Work with WPP to create proper forms and documentation to comply with HSE & Food Safety standards, SOP, risk assessment, ability to recommission equipment and create PM plan.
Qualifications:
- CPG or food industry experience is nice to have but not critical
- Possess experience in managing a Packaging Lab, as well as strong technical skills, the ability to learn on the fly and execute independently by leveraging their expertise and experience.
- A minimum of 3- 5 yrs. experience is required, preferably in the food industry.
- Must demonstrate the ability to be a strong team player representing our technical organization, providing guidance and expertise to Junior Engineers.