Packaging Compliance Analyst

JOB TITLE: Packaging Compliance Analyst LOCATION: Hayward, CA (Onsite) PAY RANGE: $47-$57/hr. DURATION: 6 months TOP 3 SKILLS:

• Associate degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or 1-2 years of industry experience
• Experience in Logistics operations, supply chain operations, SAP, and automotive manufacturing
• Knowledge of expendable/returnable packaging, shipping labeling, lean manufacturing principles, warehouse processes, and lineside operations

Job Description: This position requires a data-driven engineer with the ability to maintain a vast information system to drive packaging and labeling compliance. The Analyst will have hands-on experience in both logistics and automotive manufacturing and will be supported by a team of Packaging Engineers. The role requires analysis and creation of documentation related to packaging design, labeling, barcode symbology, and warehousing. This position requires partnership with Production, Logistics, QA, SQE, SSMs, and Packaging Engineering to implement new processes and manage changes. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with determination.Responsibilities:

• Be the first line of defense for auditing packaging integrity and labeling compliance of inbound components to the warehouse, relative to specifications in Pack Spec and the online supplier packaging portal.
• Become fully acquainted with all information systems regarding inventory management and logistics to support reporting, including but not limited to: PFEP, Shipping Label Tracker, Packaging Compliance Tracker, and Logistics KPIs.
• Augment the packaging database and correct any incomplete documentation with data, drawings, and photographs.
• Provide information for supplier corrective actions. Assist in documenting the success or failure of trial packaging, capturing its condition upon reception at the warehouse, and its feasibility for use at the production line with Packaging Engineers, MFEs, MFG, Logistics, suppliers, SSMs, and SQEs.
• Become an expert on packaging strategy and be aware of its implications in the manufacturing environment. Propose packaging design ideas based on customer requirements, lineside production processes, logistics, inventory planning, warehousing, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the execution and evolution of a packaging strategy for existing components, new product introductions, cost savings, quality improvements, or other logistics improvement measures.
• Flag potential issues or packaging improvements with pre-production packaging.
• Become an expert in kitting, packaging, and repackaging as it affects logistics, transportation, and line-side manufacturing.
• Actively be involved in packaging deviation requests, with start and stop dates, and closure.
• Investigate and track incoming packaging damage to the logistics warehouse for compliance issues and propose ideas for improvement.
• Complete follow-up verifications with stakeholders to ensure that all actions have been completed.
• Maintain good relationships with different multi-functional teams and suppliers.
• Develop and improve processes, procedures, and reporting to ensure appropriate follow-up and ongoing resolution of all requests.
• Develop data-driven reporting (Dashboard) for multiple levels of management.
• Work with Packaging Engineers in prototype packaging reviews and sample parts for packaging reviews.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or 1-2 years of industry experience.
• Experience in logistics operations, supply chain operations, SAP, and automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of expendable/returnable packaging, shipping labeling, lean manufacturing principles, warehouse processes, and line-side operations.
• Knowledge of CAD and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with automotive development, robotics, and warehouse automation.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.