TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC Hiring for Packaging Engineer at Hawthorne, NY Full Time

Position Summary

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the creation of product and packaging specifications as well as component qualification activities for Alchemee products (including the Proactiv brand). This position provides technical support with contract manufacturing and filling/packaging processes, and leads package material qualification activities. This role liaises with contract manufacturers, supply chain, new product development, marketing, packaging & labeling, and component suppliers to ensure successful commercialization of products.

Essential Functions

· Own product formula and packaging specification files for ongoing compliant production.

· Initiate change controls (stemming from a quality issue, continuous improvement idea, maintenance, or modifications in process) and perform documentation and follow-ups to implement changes.

· Oversee process-related post-production technical activities.

· Evaluate/approve final packaging production molds from development, in support of steady-state productions.

· Own revisions to product specifications against manufacturability and provides technical support with manufacturing and filling activities.

· Support product/package development efforts in defining packaging materials for new products and performing necessary testing to meet suitability criteria for finished product compatibility and stability.

· Provide technical review and approval of protocols and s related to process, filling/packaging, and test method validation activities.

· Participate/Lead multifunctional project teams to assure that new products are introduced in accordance with Quality System requirements.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in packaging, supply chain, or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required. OTC packaging experience a benefit.

· Three (3) or more years of experience in process design, packaging design, product development, consumer products or cosmetics manufacturing, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Supply Chain is required.

· Experience working within the Skincare, Cosmetics, CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry is required.

· Proficient in MS Office

· Excellent communication/presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee may or may not be frequently/or occasionally required to:

· Stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

· Climb stairs or ride elevators.

· Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

· Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Manipulate keyboard or otherwise access computer, telephone and hand-held devices.

· Be exposed to outside weather conditions while going in and out of office buildings.

· Be exposed to moderate noise level usually in warehouse settings.

· Be exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts, and/or high places; or moving between air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned environments.

· 10% travel required.

Employer’s Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,503.36 – $72,864.26 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hawthorne, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person