Packaging Engineer II

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

• →Gather all packaging and labeling requirements from project cross-functional leaders and organize in a clear and concise manner.
• →Initial Packaging Change Requests with clear supporting documents and well-planned due dates for publishing.
• →Demonstrate attention to detail for proofing specifications prior to approval and publishing to packaging database.
• →Demonstrate good documentation practices when completing change management deliverables in quality management database.
• →Manage packaging project management phases:  Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor, and Closure
• →Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to improve lead time of packaging update processes.
• →Is flexible with work hours and travel required to support global manufacturing sites and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Quality Assurance, and/or progress toward advanced degree in related field.
• At least 3 years working experiences related to package design and artwork development
• Working experiences in medical device industry preferred
• Familiarity of FDA or EU labeling requirements preferred
• Skilled in Project Management methodology and tools

• Basic understanding of a broad range of packaging materials, structures and processes including  corrugate, folded cartons, flexible films, tapes, and inks.
• Project management skills related to defining scope, planning, and execution
• Experience in FDA regulated industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen eye for detail for proofing specifications and artwork
• Proficient in software tools for managing documents and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools:  Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Project

Job requires up to 10% travel on average.  Travel will include packaging supplier visits and on-site support of manufacturing sites as needed to establish packaging and labeling specifications.  International travel may be required.

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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.