Corrugated Structural Designer

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

This is a solution and problem-solving environment. Designers are responsible for completing design projects by utilizing supplied software, hardware, and materials.

Coordinating with Graphics, Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing to develop cost effective, manufacturable, corrugated designs that meet or exceed customer expectations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for problem solving, developing, sampling, and testing packaging to meet customer needs utilizing supplied software, equipment, and materials.
• Designs include point-of-purchase, protective, E-commerce, signage or multi material solutions.
• Work closely with Sales to collect and process information to meet customer objectives.
• Travels to customers as needed for project completion and to help build customer relations.
• Maintain detailed specifications, and documentation.
• Learn and remain competent in the capabilities and limitations of our manufacturing equipment.
• Stay current with Retail guidelines (Walmart, Aldi, Home Depot).
• Stay current with relative testing protocols such as Hazmat, ISTA, Amazon, Club Stores
• Manages individual workload of assigned projects using project management software.
• Timely completion of projects to satisfy internal and external clients.
• Support Customer Service and Manufacturing in processing new item orders to ensure first time runs are satisfactory to the customer.
• Adequately understands manufacturing capabilities to effectively route designs with collaboration from production.
• Keep work Areas clean and organized for safety and aesthetic purposes.
• Complies with Green Bay Packaging WI Sheet Plants policies and procedures.
• Addition responsibilities assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all staff and partners.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Knowledge of GBP product and processes.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Four-year degree in Packaging, Design or Engineering or five years of experience in corrugated structural design.

The following are PREFERRED , but not required :

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Familiar with Artios CAD or similar software.
• Familiar with Tops or CAPE Palletizing Software.
• Familiar with Solid Works or other solid modeling software.

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

• Reports to WI Sheet Plant Design Manager.
• Works most frequently to support sales.
• Enlists the support of management, graphics, customer service, production, and other resources as needed.
• Works closely with all parties to ensure customer satisfaction and project completion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position requires regional travel.
• Position requires ability to utilize CAD, Palletizing, and Office suite software.
• Position requires the operation of cutting table.
• Position requires the ability to lift, carry, climb and reach to handle customer product and packaging materials.
• Position is based at one of WI Sheet Plants converting plants. Position is not remote unless approved by management for a particular timeframe.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows :

• Safety the employee is required to attend all safety training and to understand and follow all safe work procedures. STOP card completion and safety participation is required.
• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.

Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.

Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual.

Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his / her superior.

• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his / her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Company Description

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a privately owned, diversified and fully integrated paper manufacturer founded in 1933 in Green Bay, WI.

Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 3,400 employees across 35 divisions throughout the US and Mexico, serving the corrugated container, folding carton, and coated label markets.

Great Lakes is a division within Green Bay Packaging, our employees share a culture of innovation that supports creativity, and talent.

Great Lakes works for customers first. We focus on creating solutions for custom corrugated packaging and displays, both structurally and graphically.

Great Lakes is driven by continuous improvement and is focused on providing customers with outstanding service while maintaining strong environmental and social responsibilities.

Company Description

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a privately owned, diversified and fully integrated paper manufacturer founded in 1933 in Green Bay, WI.

Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 3,400 employees across 35 divisions throughout the US and Mexico, serving the corrugated container, folding carton, and coated label markets.

r n r nGreat Lakes is a division within Green Bay Packaging, our employees share a culture of innovation that supports creativity, and talent.

Great Lakes works for customers first. We focus on creating solutions for custom corrugated packaging and displays, both structurally and graphically.

Great Lakes is driven by continuous improvement and is focused on providing customers with outstanding service while maintaining strong environmental and social responsibilities.