Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house Product Development and R&D team create the best-tasting and most cutting-edge formulations of supplements. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. The company is based in Valencia, CA.

Summary

The Sr. Packaging Development Engineer is responsible for designing and developing packaging solutions to ensure that a product is safe during storage, transportation, and usage. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for creating packaging costing and working closely with Project Manager and Technical Operations to ensure a cost effective, durable, and functional pack out design.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing packaging solutions.
• Experience in building packaging process/systems.
• Ability to create and implement packaging inspection process.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Project Managers, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics) to ensure that the packaging meets product requirements and consumer needs.
• Assist the Technical Operations teams on FAT’s (Factory Acceptance Test) for all new packaging equipment.
• Works closely with Technical Operations for analysis and process improvements.
• Provides technical input, support, and assistance to Packaging Process Engineer.
• Creating/updating proposed coasting based on packaging requirements.
• Provides Sales/PD with appropriate packaging configurations for all new packaging development and packaging configuration based on ability to run on existing equipment.
• Work cross functionally with Technical Operations to determine if new tooling or change parts need to be purchased.
• Ensure that packaging follows the regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Determine and establishing packaging specifications (Components) according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, regulatory requirements and the type of protection required considering need for resistance to such external variables, as moisture, temperature variation, transportation etc.
• Interacts professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Participates in project meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive knowledge of packaging process in a nutraceutical or pharmaceutical industry a must.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., packaging technology, packaging engineering, material science or related discipline).
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• The ability to work in fast-paced environment in a safe manner.
• Proper use of scales, calipers, calculator, and other physical testing equipment.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Understand and familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), SAP (ERP System), Work Instruction (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), AutoCAD or TOPS software and Batch Records.

Skills/ Abilities

• Problem Solving
• Strong project management skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Planning & organizing
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Quality Oriented
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking

Work Environment

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary.

Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Physical Demands

May be required to work in restricted spaces and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds and be able to use appropriate support equipment to lift and move greater amounts. Must be able to stand for approximately 8 hours.

Must be able to work independently, in a team environment, and drive projects to solution.

Exposed to components, various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Additional Information
The Salary Range for this position at Lief Labs is $37-$48 (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO. This position is bonus eligible.

Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.