Packaging Research and Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, assessing and developing new plastics, metal can or secondary packaging, with a focus on innovation, productivity and enabling technologies, for North America Operating Unit R&D organization. The person will identify and leverage relevant packaging trends, consumer trends and technical guidance research along with system capability to develop new packaging formats. The role will involve collaborating with stake holders encompassing resin suppliers, converters, OEM’s along with supply chain and bottling teams for re-application of ideas from the Coca-Cola Global Packaging network as well as working with external resources such as design agencies, consultants, universities and suppliers for new format development. The scope of a typical project will include idea generation, proof of concept, design, development, pilot and trial activities to establish plastics material – machine compatibility. The person will have demonstrated the ability to successfully develop and commercialize packages to the market, meeting the brand / business expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors of Engineering – Packaging, Materials or Chemical. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years relevant work experience in roles such as packaging development or packaging engineering at consumer products focused corporations.

SKILLS:

Leadership; Supply Chain; Lean Manufacturing; Research and Development Operations; Autodesk AutoCAD; Project Engineering; Lead Times; Food Processing; Food Production; Timeline Development; Packaging Supplies; Waterfall Model; Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); Materials Handling; Six Sigma; Process Engineering; Microsoft Office; Communication; Automation Engineering; Control Systems (Inactive)
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Pay Range:$89,800 - $107,000
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:7.5
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target

• Technical Project Management: Developing ability to lead complex projects that involve cross-functional teams. Includes the ability to manage broad scopes, multiple suppliers and/or team members from partner companies.
• Packaging Development: Developing knowledge of plastics, metal can or secondary packaging materials and the related production processes. This includes knowledge of material compatibility, supplier processes, standards and specifications. Ability to scale new technology into a viable commercial proposition, bench to plant. End to end knowledge of the packaging industry from raw materials, conversion processes, printing, application and through distribution network.
• Deep insight into sustainable materials, recycling systems and latest technologies.
• Material, product and machine interface optimization with a focus on driving costs and waste out of the system.
• General knowledge of Plastics materials like PET, its application and conversion processes from beverage application.
• Beverage Manufacturing: Developing knowledge of and ability to apply carbonated and non-carbonated beverage processing techniques (e.g., proportioning, carbonating, syrup manufacturing, filling).