Advisor, Manufacturing Technology Engineer – Packaging

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical authority for packaging manufacturing technologies within Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health's global operations.

• Create globally aligned processes, design standards, governance frameworks, and a strategic roadmap for packaging technologies.

• Offer specialized knowledge in material handling, filling, weighing, sealing, palletizing, and packaging materials.

• Develop and oversee global design standards for packaging equipment, materials, and processes.

• Take ownership of packaging machine safety requirements and incorporate safety into specifications, design reviews, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.

• Assist EHS with packaging-related incidents and root cause analyses.

• Act as the technical point of contact for packaging regulations, including EU PPWR and North American EPR programs.

• Define and implement global packaging strategies, standardize solutions, and share best practices across plants.

• Evaluate packaging performance metrics and establish KPIs, benchmarks, and governance routines.

• Establish operating parameters and design criteria for packaging processes while driving improvements in cost, efficiency, protection, and quality.

• Serve as the technical authority for suppliers of packaging equipment and materials; assist in supplier selection, qualification, and performance management.

• Lead the packaging innovation roadmap, focusing on automation, robotics, digitalization, and sustainable packaging.

• Define project requirements, establish FAT/SAT acceptance criteria, lead equipment selection, and support design reviews, commissioning, and startup processes.

• Support sustainable packaging solutions by balancing cost, performance, and environmental impact.

• Develop and implement technical training programs for packaging and facilitate knowledge transfer.

• Identify capability gaps and offer coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.

• Capture and disseminate standards, specifications, lessons learned, and best practices through documentation and digital platforms.

• Provide expert thought leadership with minimal oversight as a strategic contributor within the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• At least six years of relevant work experience in packaging, manufacturing, or related processes.

• In-depth knowledge of packaging systems, such as bagging lines, palletizing systems, conveyors, and packaging materials.

• Proven ability to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.

• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across different regions.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Six Sigma Belt certification is preferred.

• A minimum of ten years of experience in engineering, operations, packaging, and manufacturing environments is preferred.

• Experience leading global or multi-regional initiatives is preferred.

• Extensive expertise in automation, robotics, and the integration of packaging lines is preferred.

• Familiarity with applying digital tools, analytics, or optimization models to enhance packaging performance is preferred.

• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and innovations in packaging materials is preferred.

• Ability to translate technical expertise into scalable global solutions is preferred.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary incentive award.

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position and hours worked.

• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.