Ensure shipper development and transit testing for saleable, promotional gifts, saleable sets, samples and other Value Sets assembled. Investigate new packaging concepts. Test performance of packaging materials especially in shock and vibration, looking at aesthetic and cushioning properties. Identify and maintain global Logistics Parameters on all Company programs. Lead value analysis, cost reduction and quality improvement projects. Lifting up to 50 pounds required. Exposure to dust and corrugate, possible.
salary: $34 - $35 per hour
education : Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Interface with suppliers to develop specifications for master shippers and improve or resolve component related issues that meet corporate guidelines for quality, aesthetics, manufacturing ability, pallet optimization and cost objectives
- Manage the shipper development process from project launch to actual shipping; develop and adhere to timetables and interface/liaison with other groups such as Packaging, NPS, and Supply Chain
- Identify, implement and maintain logistics parameters for all EL programs globally
- Manage the hazardous shipping classification for all developed shippers and comply with domestic and international shipping regulations
- Coordinate the request and delivery of the WIP and components from packaging, suppliers, and/or warehouse inventories needed to size shippers and complete transit testing
- Provide expertise and assistance to Production and Quality Assurance for optimum method of gift assembly for testing purposes and and actual production run
- Technical evaluation of transit packages covering basic shock and vibration dynamics, shock transport and vibration environment hazards, test specification and equipment
- Technical evaluation of transit packages covering basic shock and vibration dynamics, shock transport and vibration environment hazards, test specification and equipment
- Develop test plans for large seasons and update status regularly
- Train new/existing employees in Manufacturing Engineering Functions.