Packaging Planning Specialist

Job Title: Packaging Planning Specialist

NOC: 21321 – Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers

Employer: Tundra Technical Solutions

Business Address: 4711 Yonge Street, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K8

Work Location: Cambridge, Ontario

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Wage: $45.67–$50.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Vacancies: 1

Language of Work: English

Vacation Pay: 4% of gross wages

Website Address: https://www.tundratechnical.ca/

Contact Email: [email protected]

About Tundra Technical Solutions

Tundra Technical Solutions is a Canadian technical consulting organization that employs specialized technical professionals to support and deliver client project and service engagements in engineering, project management, supply chain, manufacturing support, information technology, and other technical fields across multiple industries.

Position Summary

The Packaging Planning Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and optimizing automotive parts packaging projects within high-volume vehicle manufacturing environments.

The position supports packaging development from initial program planning and design review through prototype builds, production trials, launch activities, production readiness, and Start of Production (SOP).

Key Responsibilities

· Plan and manage automotive packaging projects supporting new model launches and production programs.

· Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, suppliers, and packaging fabricators.

· Develop and evaluate returnable packaging solutions, including steel racks, bins, and plastic totes.

· Review packaging designs and specifications for compliance with quality, safety, and material-handling requirements.

· Manage engineering changes and packaging implementation activities.

· Coordinate packaging validation and testing.

· Analyze bills of materials, engineering changes, and production requirements to determine packaging needs.

· Maintain packaging and material data using ERP and reporting systems.

· Support prototype builds, production readiness activities, and launch programs.

· Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to improve packaging efficiency and cost effectiveness.

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging, logistics, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in automotive packaging, manufacturing engineering, or related engineering projects within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

· Experience supporting new model launches, pilot programs, or production-launch activities.

· Experience with automotive parts packaging design and returnable packaging systems.

· Knowledge of packaging performance testing and ASTM D4169 standards.

· Knowledge of SLIM Packaging Standards and VPACS Packaging Database System.

· Experience working with suppliers, packaging fabricators, and cross-functional teams.

· Knowledge of Hazmat, safety, ergonomic, and material-handling standards applicable to automotive packaging.

· Experience with engineering change management and packaging validation.

· Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.

· Strong project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

· Experience with Power BI, Solidworks, Catia, VBA, automation tools, or packaging databases is an asset.

· PMP certification is an asset.

Benefits

· Disability insurance

· Dental insurance

· Employer-provided pension

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Vacation pay at 4% of gross wages

How to Apply

Please forward your cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] with the heading "Packaging Planning Specialist" in the subject line in order to be considered for the position.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $45.67-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person