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ResponsibilitiesThe Opportunity
Development and execution of Packaging Projects related with Innovation, Productivity and/or DTV agenda within the organization focused on Local PBF agenda, based on our Global PEP+ Guidelines and Local Regulations; also be able to provide technical support and guidance to all areas involved in these processes, since idea generation to project implementation.
The R&D Packaging Engineer supports the packaging manager in all medium/high complexity packaging projects for PepsiCo Brazil Foods Operating Unit - PepsiCo foods division.
The 2024 R&D South America packaging budget is around USD 210M and the Packaging Engineer will lead packaging projects, and will support the packaging manager to deliver initiatives to cover Innovation, Productivity and/or DTV programs.
Furthermore, this professional will be involved on packaging specification process, new materials approval and flawless lift and adapt/shift technologies from global packaging team to countries across the region.
Your Impact
As Gerente de Projetos your responsibilities would consist of:
- Development of Specifications, Procedures, and Processes for raw materials and new products.
- Development of Technical Solutions for raw materials and finished products to comply with PwP and Local Regulations.
- Responsible of development and launch of new materials, equipment and/or line extensions.
- Identify functional properties of materials, as well as development and support of new analytical technics to determine them.
- Identify opportunity areas to develop Continuous Improvement projects to enhance quality of materials, equipment and products, to achieve consumer preference whilst fully aligning to product design.
- Guarantee quality consistency and operational feasibility of our products.
- Technical support to all involved in the processes of our materials and products.
- Elaborate technical reports and generate recommendations for Innovation & Productivity.
- Define and control Budget, according to AOP.
- To lead Revenue Management, Quality Improvement and/or Sustainability projects;
- To identify project and business needs and address it though packaging platforms;
- To map internal and external packaging technologies available;
- To develop technical assessments;
- To develop new co-man with Multifunctional team.
- To support technically local teams;
- To build timelines regarding the packaging development stream and input to the team
- To run trials in plant;
- To lead and assess shipment tests;
- To issue trial reports;
- To lead conversations with suppliers;
- To support the source site during new packaging implementation;
- To support the revenue management and quality assessments;
- To carry out packaging risk assessment
- To build specifications
- To develop mechanical drawings
- To produce mockups for research
- To carry out TSG
- To support the operation and procurement team in productivity projects
- To support the Trade marketing team in sales promotion and revenue management portfolio
- To know-how to operate SAP
- Travel to the different plant / co man / sites of PepsiCo in Latam South.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Engineering: Materials, Chemical, Foods, Production or Mechanical. Technology/Science or related scientific subject.
- Intermediate English and Spanish, desired.
- Minimum of 2 years working within Packaging Function.
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
What can you expect from us:
- Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
- Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
- Development programs according to Leadership skills.
- Specialized training according to the role.
- Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
- We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
- Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
- A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
- And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
