Ppi Packaging Specialist

Local technical packaging leadership in continuous improvement, efficiency, Do It Best Initiatives and deployment of regional activities on Site in all technologies;- Local Packaging adaptation to assure fulfilment of the established specifications;- Support/lead plant trials for all packaging initiatives, and provide key technical input into the implementation and assurance of any corporate Q&FS standards (current or new);- Close cooperation and exchange with R&D local and regional (Q&FS, PDI, RFM, Packaging), the local site QFS team and supply team (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to ensure that the knowledge is transferred, and the systems, standards (internal & external), procedures and controls are established. Be the R&D contact for packaging and quality discussions, building strong relationship for overall business benefit.**What are we looking for?**:- **Preferred**:Minimum 2 years in a Food Manufacturing environment working in process/product/packaging and interfaces with Quality, Food Safety, Engineering or Product/Process Development;**Minimum**:Degree of technology or engineering educationUnderstanding of processes.Understanding of packaging processes and materialsPackaging experiences in flexibles, corrugates, cans, etc.Knowledge in packaging processes and respectively machinery- Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional project.Knowledge in processing technologyOffice knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook) and System SAPVery good English communication skills, desirable basic PortugueseLegal major topics understanding desirable**What will be your key responsibilities?**:- ** Translate and implement** pack quality management, solutions and continuous improvement;- ** Responsible and accountable for implementation in** Packaging** Innovation process**, developing sketches, following and approve new artworks for products launch and support in packaging material;- ** Accountable for the commissioning** of process, pack and product in the local assets (already available/line extension).- ** Support** in the commissioning of **pack local assets** (already available/line extension).- ** Partnership with Regional R&D** (PDI, RFM, Q&FS and TDI teams) at site level related to regional initiatives, such as commissioning, plant trials, validations, startups, sampling, artwork development, new raw materials, codes creation, and other activities according to the RACI.- ** Strong support** with key stakeholders (RDT/SUPPLY/ENG/Q&FS) in the handover 1 process on site when there is: new process, product and pack, new Q&FS standard, supplier change or new suppliers and change management process, assuring **business continuity at site level**.- ** Lead the Handover 2 process** with site. Provide training related to the activity and ensure all documentation is completed for handover.- ** Lead local initiatives** and the key point of contact for Regional **COGS and Efficiency initiatives**, aligned with COGS program and QES strategies for the region.- ** Lead problem solving and troubleshooting** activities (within FMOS) to resolve recurrent process, product issues that affect quality, cost and efficiency in the total supply pipeline. Develop trouble-shooting guide for shift associates. Provide support in packaging solving problem (product packaging step).- Responsible for **keeping and updating the process**, standard running conditions (SRC) and product. Guide raw material local specification through MRA/PRA in the proper systems for all materials used at site level.- **Accountable and responsible** for implementation **related Q&FS std**. such as HRCI, Mycotoxins, Freshness, MQM, PQM std as R&D representative.- ** Accountable and responsible** to provide all the process and product information in the **export dossiers registration**, according to the affiliate’s requirements.**What can you expect from Mars?**:- Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.