Packaging Manager

The SunRice Group is a global FMCG business and one of Australia's leading branded food exporters, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with its head office based in the Sydney CBD. We have approximately 35 major brands and significant markets in the United States, the Pacific and the Middle East, as well as expanding markets across Europe and Asia. An Australian company with global impact, innovation and a focus on our customers is key to our success.
SunRice is a great place to work, providing a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.
About the role
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Packaging Manager to join our team and help optimise our packaging solutions in-line with the APCO National Packaging Targets to deliver a sustainable approach to packaging.
Working with our Riviana and CopRice business units, you will partner with cross functional teams to transition them to sustainable and compliant packaging as well as inform and co-develop packaging needs for innovation projects.
**Key Responsibilities include**:
Drive the sustainable packaging agenda, balancing change and NPD projects across the portfolio.
Partner with third party suppliers and own manufacturing sites to develop, validate and implement packaging solutions, balancing sustainability, cost, usability and consumer appeal.
Lead the investigation process for any packaging related issues, assisting to implement solutions.
Explore the latest packaging materials and structure development with packaging suppliers, making recommendations on packaging formats, quality, performance, and cost to remain compliant to packaging regulations, balancing financial requirements.
Lead and execute the packaging specification process, ensuring packaging data is complete and up to date for the purposes of internal and external reporting.
Responsible for packaging integrity, packaging productivity performance, technical advice and some training of staff at own manufacturing sites.
Provide monthly business unit reporting on project progress and any shifts in Packaging targets.
**About You**:
A creative thinker, you are adept at identifying and analysing issues and developing innovative solutions. You are able to prioritise your workload, balancing the needs across two business units while effectively informing stakeholders. You pay close attention to detail, ensuring you never miss crucial information. You have a natural curiosity, are skilled at building strong professional partnerships and have solid interpersonal and negotiation skills.
**You will also have**:
Minimum 5 years' experience in the FMCG industry as Packaging Technologist/Manager, with some experience in Pet & Ruminant Food (wet, dry & snack)
Technical knowledge of various packaging materials and structures, including rigid and flexible plastics, corrugated board and glass and good knowledge of packaging barrier properties.
Experience in assessing and optimising manufacturing packaging processes
Excellent understanding of PREP and APCO packaging requirements.
Tertiary education in packaging or sustainability.
Key Perks Include
Corporate discounts across gym memberships, Bupa Health insurance, travel, car rental & home removalists
Access to staff allowances of SunRice products weekly
Banking benefits with our partnership with CommBank
All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.
SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.