Packaging Innovation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Earth City, Missouri, United States Spectrum Brands Full time
Job Title: Cost Optimization and Development Expert

The Spectrum Brands Home & Garden business unit is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Cost Optimization and Development Expert. This role will be based in St. Louis, Missouri, with opportunities for collaboration with cross-functional team members across the organization.

About Us:

We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. Our well-recognized brands include Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence.

Job Description:

This Cost Optimization and Development Expert will focus on three main objectives: cost improvement, winning in the e-Commerce channel, and quality improvement. These objectives will be achieved through packaging structural changes to existing appliances.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Project management specific to packaging development for cost improvement initiatives with sourcing and suppliers
  • Organize brainstorming sessions for review of existing packaging structures to identify potential cost savings opportunities
  • Prioritize cost savings opportunities using risk assessment tools and cross-functional team feedback
  • Learn documentation processes for packaging end-to-end design, including but not limited to: material, die lines, packaging assembly, bill of material, palletization
  • Facilitate activities around the design and development of structural packaging containers for the e-Commerce channel
  • Organize a reverse engineering cost exercise of competitive packaging structures within a sub-category
  • Work directly with international vendors to improve material and structural performance through the packaging life-cycle
  • Drive continuous improvement in the area of sustainability
Education and Experience Profile:
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably in Package Engineering
  • Completion of second year in coursework is preferred
Required Skills:
  • Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Planning skills with attention to details/accuracy
  • Effectively organize and prioritize work information and tasks
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to problem-solve including problem identification, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, effectiveness verification
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Goal-oriented and self-directed
Estimated Salary:

$60,000 per annum.



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