Location: Topeka, KS
Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, Elta MD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team! Do you want to make
a difference in the lives of people and their pets? What about having the opportunity to connect with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions?
If this is how you see your career, Hill’s is the place to be! Hill’s Pet Nutrition is a multi billion dollar, global division of Colgate-Palmolive Company and the maker of Prescription Diet, Science Diet, and Healthy Advantage brand pet food. Our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets by providing the best leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products, and expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals
worldwide. Our company is a globally recognized Best Place to Work.
The Packaging Engineer / Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for leading the development of primary & secondary packaging concepts for new products and business models that are rooted in consumer insights. The ideal candidate will be a flexible collaborator with the ability to work across multiple project types and development stages from opportunity space identification, concepting, prototyping, through full commercialization. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of packaging sustainability concepts and general trade-offs both from a design & end of life perspective. Core Responsibilities Partner very closely with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities to explore new Packaging concepts.
Lead and manage the development of new packaging workstreams. Tenacious mindset to overcome project hurdles that deliver breakthrough innovation. Persuasive capability to identify and provide rationale for packaging investment needs that deliver value to the business. Scout external technical solutions from current and new suppliers. Understand rapid prototyping and have the ability to drive ‘test-and-learns. ’ Have a solid understanding of the technical elements of Packaging, but not be bound by the current state of the industry.
Understand the financial components of Packaging and Hill’s Pet Nutrition cost structure to guide development. Experience & Education: Required: BS in Packaging, Engineering, or a related field Required: 5+yrs experience in consumer goods or related industries Required: 2+yrs experience in Packaging, with a focus on development Preferred: Masters Degree in one of the disciplines above Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $88,800 - $125,000 USD Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location.
In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes: Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements) Our Commitment to Sustainability With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact.
We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, interactionual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact xyz X@ with the subject " Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #LI-Hybrid
and drawings, developing test protocols, performing material tests, and communicating with various work groups. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, give high attention to detail, be willing to be hands-on with tools and equipment, communicate effectively, and collaborate as a team member.
This position is an on-site position located in Topeka, KS. What You Will Do Perform material testing and failure analysis on pipeline materials and equipment. Create and develop material test protocols and build associated test fixtures. Use test equipment and tools including calipers, micrometers, multimeters, tensile machine, stress chambers, gas chromatograph, and others.
Coordinate and perform a basic level of engineering activities. Coordinate, assist, and perform engineering activities relative to the material specifications and selection design, operation, and maintenance of company pipeline and storage systems and related facilities.
Coordinate and perform lab equipment calibration. Collaborate with team members on material specifications and testing. Communicate with manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers regarding material specifications, failure analyses and design changes. Perform gas constituent analysis using gas chromatography. Interpret and report results. Provide technical and engineering assistance to management, employees, governmental/regulatory
personnel, contractors, customers, and others on matters including: Meter and regulator settings Piping material requirements and specifications Equipment/system design Pipeline sizes Database analyses Procedures Review, summarize, and prepare information including: Lab reports Materials bulletins and notifications Industry standards for materials testing and performance Analytical reports Engineering studies Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
Employee may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as assigned. What You Will Need Bachelor's degree in engineering. Working knowledge of piping standards and related governmental regulations.
Application of math, algebraic formulas, calculus, and statistics. Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and software such as Auto CAD, Excel (can perform complex functions) , Access, and other relevant software. Comfortable working with tools and test equipment in a laboratory setting. Experience with: Transmission/distribution pipeline operations Company/governmental operating and safety procedures Laboratory testing procedures Industry material standards (ASTM, ASME, ANSI, API, MSS, etc. ) Material chemistry and metallurgy Gas chromatography Technical Writing Identify, research, and prioritize problems or specific situations and coordinate appropriate action/response.
Read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, parts and assembly drawings, industry standards, manuals, specifications, charts, and various reports and correspondence. Interact, negotiate, and advise accordingly. Develop information and make presentations to groups and individuals. Read and write fluently in English. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. (Specified by position) preferred. Applicable driver's license.
Mobility to travel in and around plant and office facilities and around job sites out of doors. Operate tools and equipment. Communicate and exchange information; conduct oral presentations. Visual abilities to perform job responsibilities. Diversity at ONE Gas Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.
ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few: Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs. Paid Time Off 401K that is 100% matched up to 6%. Profit Sharing Plan Paid Parental Leave Basic and Operation Employee Term Life Insurance Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Position Requirements: #LI-Onsite The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas.
Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply. ONE Gas, Inc. and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to interaction, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.
and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Position Description: The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, operation, control and optimization of assets and manufacturing processes at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (m Ab) manufacturing facility.
The candidate will develop a deep understanding of processes and equipment and is engaged in development, data analysis, troubleshooting, technology transfer, and continuous improvement activities. The Senior Process Engineer plays a key role in design and delivery
of local and major capital projects as well as day-to-day process engineering operations, acting as a subject matter expert for process and equipment. Functions, Duties, Tasks: Capital Project Delivery Provide process engineering support to project teams, including delivery of local and major capital projects.
Provide process engineering stewardship by participating in the design, development, execution, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for major projects. This includes, but is not limited to; definition of project scope, development and analysis of design options, establishment of user requirements, selection of appropriate equipment, construction oversight,
execution of commissioning and qualification activities, support for process validation, etc.
Construct mass and/or energy balances for the process being evaluated. Support definition of user requirements, equipment / facility / utility sizing and design requirements. Act as process and equipment subject matter expert in project teams and committees. Lead and participate in process design reviews. Create, review and revise relevant documentation including user requirement specifications, P&IDs, PFDs, safety and environmental backssments, commissioning and qualification documents, etc. Collaborate with team members to identify potential risks, sources of variability, improvement, and value engineering opportunities to maximize project schedule, budget and probability of technical success.
Provide safety oversight for projects from an engineering perspective. Process Engineering Provide technical support and engineering solutions for manufacturing process and equipment-related issues. Understand the basis for the qualification of equipment and ensure that the equipment / systems are appropriate for the intended purpose. Ensure equipment and processes are operating in an expected state of control, and in alignment with regulatory commitments, GMPs and all relevant Elanco standards.
Provide on-floor support to the Manufacturing teams regarding equipment and process troubleshooting. Ensure issues are identified and captured in the relevant quality management system, and that proper root cause analysis is performed with corrective and preventative actions assigned to return the process to a qualified state. Ensure changes, maintenance and other interventions do not impact the qualified state of the equipment and provide maintenance oversight for process equipment. Ensure any changes are documented appropriately through the change management system.
Use data-driven analysis of process and equipment to understand performance and capacity. Using engineering principles, identify, recommend, and implement improvements to optimize system performance with cost and economic benefits. Understand process controls and be able to articulate the impact of any proposed process changes on product registration, the validated state of the process, personnel safety and potential emissions / environmental permiting. Ensure process operations comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures. Lead Haz-ops and process safety reviews and identify / mitigate hazards of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Demonstrate strict adherence to relevant local, state and federal requirements, c GMP standards and Elanco policies and procedures. Exemplify “Safety First and Quality Always” mind-set. Attend and complete necessary training as required in order to stay current with industry standards. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (preference for biochemical / chemical engineering). 5+ years’ experience in medical, biotechnology, or a related industry. Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of c GMP standards and/or experience working in a regulated environment. Demonstrated success operating in cross-functional teams. Self-motivated team player with the ability to work, prioritize, and deliver results with minimal supervision. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational and computer skills. Additional Preferences: 8+ years’ experience in the medical or biotechnology industry. Understanding of monoclonal antibody / recombinant protein manufacturing processes. Experience in biological manufacturing including cell culture, purification (separation technologies, chromatography, tangential flow filtration), viral inactivation and cleaning / sterilization processes in a biological environment.
Experience in commissioning, qualification and validation activities associated with aseptic processes, technology transfers and new product commercialization. Experience in capital project design, development, and execution. Experience with software including: SAP, ERP, Auto CAD, Veeva Vault. Understanding and application of RCI, FMEA and QRM tools. Working knowledge of USDA and/or EMA regulations for veterinary biologics.
Other Information: This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position. This is considered an on-site position. Day shift position. Weekend and evening work not usual, although may be required to provide process support to ongoing operations. Minimal travel requirements
and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Why Work at Elanco? We Save Puppies! Working at a monoclonal antibody start-up facility in Elwood, Kansas presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research: Monoclonal antibodies are an innovative type of biologic drug that can target specific molecules in the body to treat a variety of diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Working at a start-up facility that is developing and manufacturing these drugs at a commercial scale is an opportunity to be on the forefront
of medical research and contribute to developing treatments that can have a significant impact on pets' lives. Our newest product is a one-time injection that is 100% effective in curing the deadly parvovirus in puppies!
Elwood is 60 min North of downtown Kansas City and 15 min from St. Joseph, MO. Summary: This Position has the responsibility of providing technical knowledge and assistance to management and personnel of the labeling and packaging, label control, filling, maintenance, product supply, quality assurance, change management, TSMS, shipping & warehousing, regulatory affairs, R&D and sales and marketing departments. The Position also executes the capital plan for small and
large scale equipment expansion/upgrade projects in line with the strategic plan of the company; including purchase and installation of labeling and packaging equipment and improvement of processes.
Responsibilities: Provide labeling and packaging materials and processes technical knowledge to develop and specify printed packaging materials (PPMs) and create specifications and templates for PPMs. Provide technical knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials to develop and specify packaging materials and create specifications for such materials. Provide packaging engineering knowledge and support to labeling and packaging, label control, filling, supply planning, TSMS, sales and marketing, R&D, maintenance and quality assurance departments.
Provide technical knowledge for investigation and remediation of material quality issues and product quality complaints associated with labeling and packaging, label control, filling, supply planning and shipping & warehouse departments. Interface with PPM and primary, secondary and tertiary packaging material suppliers to prevent, correct and resolve material quality and supply issues. Interface with product managers, sales and marketing, quality assurance, filling, packaging and labeling, regulatory affairs and R&D personnel.
Design and develop new product presentation packaging materials. Maintain uniformity of materials to minimize change-over time on packaging lines. Follow industry trends to propose and implement new and improved packaging materials and processes to improve packaging and labeling efficiency and equipment utilization. Provide engineering support in development of equipment specifications, (URS, functional specification, detail design) for small and large scale equipment projects. Work with end-users and stakeholders to develop a successful URS to facilitate the project.
Work with vendors and stake holders on design, installation, commissioning, factory acceptance test, startup, and validation of equipment and facility. Design, planning, document review; ensure right first time, successful startup of new or improved equipment. Review proposals, documents to verify adherence to project scope and technical expectations. Projects are completed with the budget funding. Support development of capital budget for equipment upgrades and modifications. Provide input into the capital plan with regards to labeling and packaging department needs.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or five years’ experience in packaging engineering role. Technical knowledge of PPMs and primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials Knowledge of c GMPs for vaccine/medical production processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and commitment to customer service. Ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activities as activities impact strategic and operation strategies Ability to understand, evaluate, and implement validation strategies in tandem with project activities.
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
