Senior Packaging Technologist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Danone Full time

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Packaging Technologist as part of our Research and Innovation team for the Essential Dairy Product (EDP) business. This role could either be based in our plant in Kiewa or Melbourne head office depending on the preference of the candidate.

Reporting to the EDP Research and innovation & Sustainability Manager, you will drive complex projects across development of new packaging solutions and ongoing packaging projects, within the business objectives, cost, quality, and time. A key area of focus is the delivery of our packaging sustainability road map. This role will support our industrial capex projects and involves interaction with cross-functional teams, suppliers and other consultants.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Lead packaging development projects inclusive of packaging scoping, development, specification development, validation, and implementation.
  • Support the delivery of Danone and Saputo's (DSDA) sustainability strategy by leading the execution of the packaging sustainability initiatives.
  • Drive the complete pack improvement, productivity, compliance, and secure supply project in collaboration with the cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders like manufacturing, production, quality, marketing, and supply chain to achieve sustainability and business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with global and local packaging development management tools of innovation/renovation projects from concept to launch.
  • Collaborate effectively with the wider packaging industry communities as a key point of contact and have thorough exposure and understanding of industry regulations around packaging.

You are an experienced R&I professional with sound exposure to packaging profile handling complex and sustainable packaging projects. You have great cross-functional collaboration skills, sound influencing skills, and an inclusive working style with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities. Your prior experience in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment in a similar role will be highly advantageous. You have a positive attitude, easy to get along with, and above all enjoy taking on responsibilities and new challenges.

To be successful you will also have:

  • Tertiary qualification in Packaging Engineering/Food Technology/Science or related field.
  • Prior experience in FMCG is desired.
  • Sound experience of working in a highly regulated industry.
  • Experience in the new packaging development process is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated Project Management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
  • Excellent planning and organization skills with an ability to work with shifting priorities.

Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it's all up to you.

Working here you'll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging, but it's packed with opportunities. You'll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare, and we guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoners day to day experiences, we have been awarded –

  • 2020 Finalist in the Australian HR Awards for the category "Employer of Choice"
  • Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status. If you require any assistance during the recruitment process because of a disability, please enclose details within your application.

WE OFFER

  • The opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative team with strong continuous improvement mindset
  • A positive and supportive business culture
  • Robust development structure to support growth in the role and accelerate your career
  • A dynamic manager and a high-performing team where you are both challenged and supported

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you

WHAT'S NEXT?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to make this role your own, please hit the APPLYbutton NOW The advert will close on 5th January 2024. Please note, that we will connect with the suitable candidates for a potential conversation in the second week of January when we come back from the break.



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