
Packaging Engineer
- Dungarvan, Co Waterford
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as the Technical support to the site for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging operations (process equipment, test equipment and components) to ensure robust processes.
- Support site packaging activities related to NPI and the packaging validation involvement within such projects (process & equipment): providing site leadership and input into
- Packaging equipment selection, URS & FDS for packaging equipment.
- Drive 100% packaging compliance with internal (QMS) and external quality, regulatory and other compliance systems and management of the packaging trials, validation, documentation.
- Support the introduction of all packaging changes associated with components changes & NPIs, ensuring they are fit for purpose prior to being formally commercialized and introduced and in accordance with the QMS / site change control policy
- Input into package design by acting as the ‘voice of packaging’ for the site
- In conjunction with the NPI team, support the generation of SIA with the required Packaging input & lead/support all Packaging Transfer SIA.
- Determine all factors impacting the overall business success within the supply chain so that they are identified, analysed and all correct quantified for the SIA document set.
- Ensure packaging technical transfers are implemented in accordance with established site based success criteria for packaging technical
- Lead/support the introduction of New Packaging Technology Platforms to support the site operating model as appointed.
- Drive the site Packaging related Problem-Solving Process. Drawing on best practice from the packaging community and Haelon network of suppliers and external experts.
- Define best practice when it doesn’t exist already and sharing broadly within the packaging community to ensure knowledge transfer.
- Co-ordinate and leverage the use of shared materials and/or suppliers with other sites to maximize scale and efficiency to the business advantage.
- Feed into the Process Prioritization listing to ensure all functions have appropriate visibility of timelines for Packaging activities from both an operational capacity requirements / support resource requirement (QC/Reg/etc).
- The role needs to support and positively impact site business objectives in relation to Packaging
- Process understanding, optimization and control to allow:-
- Perform duties in a compliant manner and behave in accordance with Site SOP’s, Haleon EHS Standards and guidelines and relevant legal requirements.
- Participate fully in the site’s quality initiatives and ensure that all relevant quality standards are adhered to
- Significant experience in technical discipline covering a range of
- Packaging formats applicable to FMCG or Pharmaceuticals /
- Medical Devices/Healthcare.Experience in Warehouse operations.
- Third level qualification in Pharmaceutical Science/ Engineering.
- 3-3 years experience in technical discipline covering a range of packaging formats.
- Working knowledge on SAP platforms like M-ERP or CERPS.
- High communication, Interpersonal skills and team mindset