Sr. Packaging Specialist and Project Manager

Overview

Lead global packaging projects, manage budgets, schedules, and supply chain solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• packaging specs
• logistics ops
• transportation analysis
• packaging design
• stakeholder reporting

Tasks

-Lead large scale international returnable packaging projects to reduce carbon footprint, cost of ownership across all Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) -Develop and implement packaging specifications for materials shipped from current and new vendors for production -Support continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of uniform and consistent processes -Represent project progress towards internal stakeholders (Board of Executive Vice Presidents) -Plan, initiate and manage complex cross functional projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule and scope(>$500K) -Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and logistics quality management -Represent Rolls-Royce Solutions America in meetings with customers, suppliers, and industry groups -Provide subject matter expertise and represent packaging engineering in various launches, providing technical specifications such as engineering development, work instructions etc., to both internal and domestic/international stake holders -Analyze all aspects of corporate transportation to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products or supplies -Represent, structure, and organize Aiken packaging engineering throughout the company and to the customer -Drive integrated packaging and support material flow initiatives by designing and implementing packaging solutions that support efficient logistics and production processes, optimize handling and storage, reduce waste, and ensure safety and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain -Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct -Plan, direct and monitor activities of packaging projects to ensure financial goals and KPIs are documented and accomplished in a timely manner -Determines timeframe, budget, staffing and other resources necessary for project implementation -Orchestrate the project team and external international suppliers in accordance with project goals

Requirements

• sap
• creo
• solidworks
• master's
• project management
• packaging testing

What You Bring

-Strong oral and written communication skills. -Strong leadership and management skills -Highly effective organizational, planning and follow-up skills. -Strong project management knowledge -Knowledge of multiple methods required to meet project goals -Excellent knowledge in packaging testing, including both ISTA 3A and ASTM D4169. -Experience managing packaging engineering data base in SAP -Knowledge of MTU products, policies, and procedures -Strong knowledge in project management. -Master’s degree in Mechanical Eng. or Supply chain management and 5 years of experience in packaging engineering; or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Supply chain management and 7 years of experience in packaging engineering; or 11 years of experience in packaging engineering. -Ability to work under unusual or extreme pressures -Excellent organizational skills including the ability to lead/guide cross-functional project team(s) to project completion without formalized authority -Experience in developing packaging engineering standards for multiple locations across the world. -Experience in handling multiple suppliers to resolve packaging engineering issues domestically and internationally. -Experience in design software such as Creo, Solid Works etc. -Excellent analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills when problems are complex -Experience in developing sequencing with the use of custom packaging to reduce line space.

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About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

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