R&i - Packaging Specialist

5 months ago


Toronto, Canada Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. Full time

Cosmetica is recognized for innovation, excellence, and commercialization with award-winning products. From concept to creation, we offer an unparalleled array of services that will inspire, create and deliver every step of the way. We value and recognize talent and want you to help us create beauty in the world At Cosmetica Laboratories, we are committed to growing our internal employees and developing them to become the best version of themselves.

Packaging Specialist

Reporting to the Manager, Packaging Development the role is to propose new packaging for turnkey projects, as well as assess packaging components for functionality, automation, and product interactions for new and existing programs.
Working with cross-functional teams the role is to manage the packaging component development and assessment process from start to finish, including primary components, secondary printed and tertiary packaging requirements.
Also, to be responsible for structural design and print management for secondary packaging components such as cartons and labels.

**Key Accountabilities**:
Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaison between Product Development, Production, Sales, Project Management, Research &Innovation (R&I), Plant Engineering, Quality and Procurement on all component and packaging related issues.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders propose and assess components/packaging for design, functionality, and suitability for use on current and proposed manufacturing lines.
- Work with clients and manage their expectations for secondary printed components print quality and colour management.
- Conduct color and structural evaluations on packaging using established tests methods and equipment (spectrophotometers and measurement devices).
- Provide expertise and assistance to QC, engineering, and R&I to solve component, product and/or equipment related issues.
- Support QC and Procurement in resolving component related issues with suppliers and clients.
- Engage component and packaging vendors for turnkey options to deliver to client briefs.

Operations
- Propose and potentially source packaging options and/or solutions for turnkey and hybrid projects.
- Assess components and packaging for design, functionality, and suitability.
- Evaluate and address components issues effecting product quality/compatibility and manufacturability.
- Develop component and manufacturing standards for new products.
- Manage the component development and assessment process for primary components, secondary printed components, and tertiary packaging.

**Skills, Experience and Education Required**:

- Post-secondary education in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering, College degree in Packaging Technology and/or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 2-5 years related work experience in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, or Packaging Environment including component supplier manufacturing knowledge, and plant manufacturing experience
- Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, a team player, able to multi-task and meet required deadlines
- Proficient MS Office suite of products (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proven client engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills

**Nice to Have(s)**:

- PAC course or IoPP Certification would be an asset.
- Familiarity with colour measurement devices/software, Esko, X-Rite, G-7, GMG, etc an asset.



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