Packaging Engineer

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of product packaging design, costing, sourcing, qualification, commercialization, and production support & troubleshooting of new and existing packaging configurations. Provides leadership and guidance to improve efficiencies in packaging operations. Provides functional technical support to Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and other functional areas.

Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations and Maintenance on optimizations of existing packaging processes, procedures and equipment, hands-on production support and troubleshooting.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with internal and external customers to design, source and qualify packaging components, equipment, and operational processes & procedures. Lead new product packaging development (components, equipment, procedure, etc.) for the organization
• Research and stay current on top of industry trends, developments and evolving technologies to identify potential emerging business opportunities, and supply issues.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning to improve company’s OEE (Operations Equipment Efficiency) with a focus on the packaging department. Work with packaging department on line efficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• Work with Maintenance and other departments on equipment needs and internal processes for the various packaging formats
• Manage all aspects of packaging component and equipment qualification program. Support procurement and operations with identifying, and qualifying planning component, and equipment vendors, as well as third party contactors.
• Issue/Review cost quotes on new and revised packaging configurations. Create and edit Packaging Master Batch Records (PMBRs) and Packaging Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, offer training, solutions, etc.
• Support the preparation to new ERP transition, driving the clean-up of legacy raw material and finished products, ensuring cross-functional alignment and support
• Creates effective back-up plans and cross trains department personnel
• Follow established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college/university; plus
• Six (6) or more years of work experience in nutraceutical, food, pharmaceutical ore related industries; or
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.
• Strong knowledge and experience of packaging systems, production methods/systems, continuous improvement processes, problem analysis and resolution.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills & techniques, with high level of attention to detail
• General knowledge and understanding of nutritional ingredients, basic product formulations and their claims

• General understanding of manufacturing, regulatory, supply chain and business implications of formulation decisions

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base Salary Range: $84,500.00 - $104,000.00 per year, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**