Process & Pack Implementation (PPI) Technologist
Core
Frontline technical support for deploying innovation, sustainability, and productivity initiatives across the pet food packaging portfolio, connecting R&D workstreams with manufacturing outcomes.
Role type
Process & Pack Implementation Technologist
Builds
Scalable, sustainable packaging solutions for pet food manufacturing
Domain
Food manufacturing / Packaging engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Root-cause problem solving, statistical analysis (SPC), packaging materials knowledge, package design, manufacturing processes, packaging equipment operation, machinery scale-up risk assessment, trial support, new equipment/material qualification
Preferred skills
Mechanical, Chemical, Food Process Engineering, or Packaging background
Technologies
SPC tools, modeling/simulation tools
Responsibilities
Support execution of packaging trials, start-ups, and technology rollouts; Function as primary site-based technical liaison between R&D and manufacturing; Establish and standardize process parameters for commercial and pipeline packaging materials; Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce waste; Design and execute qualification protocols and testing specifications.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC