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Packaging Manufacturing Technology Advisor

Cargill · Akron, OH · posted 10 days ago

In short: Packaging Manufacturing Technology Advisor at Cargill in Akron, OH, posted 10 days ago.

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The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-10-29

Employer	Cargill
Location	Akron, Ohio
Field	Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
Level	Mid Level
Source category	not stated
Posted	2026-10-29 (10 days ago)
Work arrangement	A remote or flexible location is listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Packaging Manufacturing Technology Advisor will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in packaging manufacturing technology assets across Cargill Salt North America operations. This position will optimize the performance of existing assets, and as necessary, advise on capital recommendations to upgrade equipment. In this role, you'll assess and recommend standards and KPIs that support each site's needs to optimize efficiency. You will support effective collaboration with operations teams and other functions. In this role, you will drive efficient and safe performance of process capabilities, hazard analysis, performance monitoring, technical training and process improvements. Additionally, you'll support the training and development for packaging equipment. You will also contribute to digital transformation and data transparency in packaging compliance.

Key Accountabilities

Provide leadership for the assessment of packaging equipment and process needs. Partner with operations teams and site subject matter experts to identify opportunities for packaging line improvement. Create and deploy plans and quality standards across plant sites resulting in measurable value to the business year over year.
Provide technical expertise to generate and track value by implementing data and technology improvements to existing processes and to provide guidance for process safety evaluations.
Lead the creation of packaging technology related policies for plant operations in alignment with manufacturing technology governance.
Provide manufacturing technology expertise to plants, partnering with operations teams to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with deep knowledge of packaging equipment.
Lead the deployment of risk management practices and safeguards for packaging operations. Partner with plants on packaging equipment safety, process safety, food safety, regulatory and environmental standards, policies and codes.
Identify opportunities and gaps within the Packaging domain. Provide support through packaging process knowledge sharing, training and coaching to plant operations and maintenance teams as necessary.
Follow trends and share insights in the bagging and packaging industry. Attend industry trade shows or conferences and share learnings and experiences with teams.
Serve as point of contact for vendors and equipment manufacturers. Support decisions for equipment technology selections or upgrades.
Provide expert thought leadership and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
Other duties as assigned

The preferred work location for this position is the Cargill Global Headquarters in Wayzata, MN. Other Cargill Salt manufacturing work locations that could be considered are: St. Clair, MI /Akron, OH / Hersey, MI / Timpie, UT / Hutchinson, KS / Newark, CA / Watkins Glen, NY. A remote work arrangement may also be considered.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR equivalent experience
Minimum of six years of related work experience
Technical expertise in packaging or bagging processes
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Ability to lift 50 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in bagging or packaging processes
Fundamental understanding of packaging industry leading practices
Experience in engineering, maintenance, technical operations, or project management in an industrial environment
Experience deploying strategy in multiple locations simultaneously

Compensation Data

The expected salary for this position is $160,000-$200,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions). Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Cargill. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Akron, OH. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Akron compares. Among the 100 largest places in Ohio, Akron is #5 by population, #86 for household income (#1 = highest), #82 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #28 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Summit County, is #12 of 88 counties for average pay ($62,871).

The place in numbers

Akron has 189,247 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.6% of the population of Ohio. It covers 62 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,056 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9, 7% younger than the state median (36.9 against 39.7).

Housing

The median gross rent is $955 a month (rent plus utilities), 8% below the state median ($955 against $1,034). Over a year that is 23.8% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $122,000, which is 2.5 times the median household income ($48,076); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 50.7% of households own their home, 25% below the state average (50.7% against 67.2%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Akron, OH metropolitan area has 319,560 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,840 a year, 4% below the national median ($48,840 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (36,790 jobs, median $46,160); transportation and material moving (31,970 jobs, median $40,800); food preparation and serving related (28,910 jobs, median $30,090). The area is most specialised in production (1.4 times) and architecture and engineering (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($105,470) and computer and mathematical ($95,650). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Summit County was 3.7%. 63.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Summit County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 71.7% drive alone, 2.0% use public transit, 2.0% walk, 11.2% work from home. 10.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, about the same as the state average (10.5% against 10.8%).

People and education

23.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the state share (23.6% against 31.5%). 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 34% above the state share (7.0% against 5.2%). The poverty rate is 23.3%, 76% above the state rate (23.3% against 13.3%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 73°F (23.0°C), and the coolest is Jan at 25°F (-3.7°C). About 994 mm (39 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (104 mm) and Feb the driest (62 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Tallmadge (5 miles, rent 12% higher); Barberton (7 miles, rent 11% lower); Cuyahoga Falls (7 miles, rent 9% higher); Stow (8 miles, rent 27% higher). Rent differences are against Akron; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Akron, OH that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Akron, OH	0 mi	$955	$122,000	$48,076	10.5%	n/a	Jobs
Tallmadge, OH	5 mi	$1,067	$232,500	$89,410	13.9%	n/a	—
Barberton, OH	7 mi	$848	$135,200	$52,267	6.8%	n/a	—
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	7 mi	$1,038	$183,300	$72,705	8.1%	n/a	—
Stow, OH	8 mi	$1,212	$248,000	$93,727	11.8%	n/a	—
Green, OH	9 mi	$1,228	$280,200	$95,047	11.2%	n/a	—
Kent, OH	10 mi	$991	$219,900	$42,964	6.7%	n/a	—
Wadsworth, OH	12 mi	$1,067	$247,900	$79,490	12.6%	n/a	—
Hudson, OH	12 mi	$2,344	$466,500	$171,427	15.0%	n/a	—
Twinsburg, OH	17 mi	$1,356	$318,800	$99,144	10.0%	n/a	—
Broadview Heights, OH	18 mi	$1,083	$316,700	$103,125	7.4%	n/a	—
Medina, OH	19 mi	$1,077	$243,600	$77,385	16.3%	n/a	—
Brunswick, OH	19 mi	$1,157	$249,100	$90,663	14.5%	n/a	—
North Royalton, OH	20 mi	$1,116	$292,600	$83,670	10.7%	n/a	—
Massillon, OH	20 mi	$862	$149,900	$56,446	10.1%	n/a	—
Canton, OH	20 mi	$850	$97,800	$43,188	6.9%	n/a	—
Solon, OH	22 mi	$1,626	$392,900	$139,089	5.1%	n/a	—
Strongsville, OH	23 mi	$1,302	$298,300	$103,253	14.0%	n/a	—
Maple Heights, OH	23 mi	$1,338	$97,900	$53,414	8.9%	n/a	—
Parma, OH	24 mi	$1,087	$170,100	$69,295	9.3%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Akron, OH is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Columbus, OH	108 mi	914,802
Indianapolis, IN	259 mi	885,860
Chicago, IL	323 mi	2,711,226
Philadelphia, PA	343 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	397 mi	8,483,844
Charlotte, NC	407 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	742 mi	977,670
Oklahoma City, OK	948 mi	697,125
Dallas, TX	1,016 mi	1,307,930
Fort Worth, TX	1,043 mi	963,194
Houston, TX	1,101 mi	2,328,253
Austin, TX	1,173 mi	979,539
Denver, CO	1,228 mi	718,877
San Antonio, TX	1,247 mi	1,479,835
Phoenix, AZ	1,748 mi	1,642,323
San Diego, CA	2,032 mi	1,389,526
Seattle, WA	2,042 mi	754,195
Los Angeles, CA	2,062 mi	3,857,263
San Jose, CA	2,154 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	2,207 mi	830,235

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Columbus, OH	108 mi	433

The employer

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Company description (from The Muse): We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Today, the need to make our food system more sustainable and resilient is urgent. Sitting at the heart of the global supply chain, we have a unique ability, and responsibility, to help. Through innovations, strategic partnerships, and 159 years of experience, we help businesses grow, and communities and people around the world flourish — today, and for generations to come.

size: Large Size; industries: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing; locations on The Muse: Wayzata, MN.

It is among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 155,000 employees worldwide (2025). Company page with headquarters, state economy and official links →

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What is the Packaging Manufacturing Technology Advisor job at Cargill?

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