Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: NJ - Monroe
Job Code: 10513


Central Garden & Pet’s Nylabone/TFH/Four Paws/IMS/TDBBS division offers exciting career opportunities in our Neptune City, New Jersey corporate office complex. Since 1955, Nylabone has been making the world’s best chew toys, long-lasting edible chews, and dental solutions for dogs of every age, breed, shape, and size. We know that every dog is different, and so are their needs. That is why we make a wide variety of chewing solutions in flavors, shapes, sizes, and textures for every kind of dog and chewing strength.

Reporting to the Senior Packaging Engineer, the Packaging Engineer II will be responsible for developing and executing product containment that meets our product manufacturing specifications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to optimize the packaging processes and create packaging that meets functional as well as innovative packaging goals. Innovation, compatibility with manufacturing, and efficiency are prime objectives.

This position requires candidates to report on-site to our Neptune City, NJ facility 4x a week with 1 WFH day.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Oversees company-wide consumer products’ packaging development for all brands, including innovation and sustainability initiatives.
• Projects will consist of modifications of current packaging for existing products as well as innovative new packaging solutions for products.
• Project deliverables need to ensure that quality and consumer expectations are met while working with Manufacturing and vendors to find economical solutions.
• Packaging project development using various materials: fiberboard, corrugated, flexible films, rigid plastic.
• Analyze packaging portfolio for harmonization and simplification of packaging components both structural and dimensional.
• Create a specification process for ease of future development and QA checks.
• Background with various materials: fiberboard, corrugated, flexible films, and rigid plastic is a must.
• Troubleshoot problem designs, materials, and processes.
• Design new packaging for specific customer requirements ie die line, structure, and size.
• Work closely with marketing, creative, suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
• This individual will be representing the department in cross-functional team meetings.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Approval via sign-off of all packaging structural designs before production.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Packaging Engineering is preferred.
• Must have 3 years of experience working for consumer-packaged goods companies in similar positions.
• A background in science is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in both food and non-food categories is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards, drafting, and specification standards are essential.
• Demonstrable proficiency in ArtiosCAD software is needed.
• Understanding of process improvement, and total quality improvement concepts.
• This position requires up to 10% travel outside the local area and overnight.
• Ability to effectively work in conjunction with Creative, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Team player with good communication and project management skills.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with a 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
• Education Assistance. (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with a cash bonus.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.