Technical Packaging Manager (12 month contract)

Nestlé S.A.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nespresso discount

Nestlé store discounts

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Canada is seeking a Technical Packaging Manager to lead I&R packaging strategies for ice cream, manage packaging projects from concept to post-launch, and steward packaging standards across the network.

The role requires 6+ years in packaging with an Engineering degree and strong cross-functional collaboration, plus hands-on CAPEX experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Hybrid role in London, ON.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of packaging development experience in food/beverage/consumer goods.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with strong packaging knowledge.
• Hands-on factory execution experience, CAPEX projects and line trials.
• Experience coordinating packaging projects from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical packaging projects from concept to post-launch evaluation.
• Coordinate factory trials, machinability, shelf-life and transport tests.
• Support exploratory work into new packaging opportunities and feasibility.
• Optimize current packaging, filling and palletization with local ops.
• Maintain packaging mastership and collaborate with suppliers and QA.
• Travel to warehouses or supplier sites as required.

Skills

Packaging development

Cross-functional projects

Engineering background

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Packaging Manager (12 month contract)

Position Snapshot

Business area: NestléCanada Inc.

Job title: Technical Packaging Manager (12-months contract)

Location: London, ON located at 990 Wilton Grove Road, London ON N6N 1C7

Hybrid

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Maggi, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees

What to Expect:

The role of Technical Packaging Manager – Ice Cream is a key position within the business operations team. This position is passionate about developing and implementing Innovation and Renovation (I&R) business strategies. The main responsibility is to work on the development and introduction of new packaging solutions and be the local guardian of packaging standards. The Technical Packaging Manager will manage technical projects and support factory(ies) and marketing on projects/ initiatives related to packaging. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

Execution of I&R Strategy:

• Ensure technical delivery of medium to high complexity I&R projects from concept to post-launch evaluation, using structured project delivery processes to prepare, propose, and lead packaging projects aligned with consumer needs, business strategy, and operational requirements.
• Responsible to coordinate and detail factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage handling, laboratory and transport tests for validation of newly developed packaging and modifications in specifications.
• Support to exploratory work into new business opportunities, assessing and presenting packaging technical feasibility.

Product and Process Technical Expert:

• Deliver continuous optimization / Improvement of current packaging, filling and palletization operations within factory(ies) according to local business needs and supply situation and/or implementation of initiatives
• Develop and maintains within TAG the proficiencies required for packaging mastership
• Act as the link between technical community and local operations -connecting internally and externally to expand & develop technical competence and ways of improving packaging solutions
• Manage technical relationship with relevant suppliers and manage resolution of packaging materials complaints
• Assist factory(ies) and provide them with necessary support to ensure mastership of packaging operations
• Validation of documentation for food contact packaging & co-operate with Quality, Research and Development & Packaging Specialist to implement Packaging Material Monitoring Plan
• Travel to warehouses supplier or external manufactures as required

Role Requirements

• 6+ years of packaging development experience within the food, beverage, or consumer goods industry, with a proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Automation, or related field) combined with strong technical expertise in packaging processes, including cartoning, flow wrapping, case packing, equipment integration, and troubleshooting with suppliers and converters.
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging processes, including cartoning, flow wrapping, case packing, equipment interfaces, troubleshooting, material selection, sustainability, and recyclability requirements.
• Hands-on factory execution experience supporting CAPEX projects, line trials, commissioning, start-up, food safety programs, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end packaging development from manufacturing through consumer delivery.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate your passion for packaging and to transform business needs into packaging functions.
• Ability to drive change management
• Confidence and ability to elevate issues to the appropriate functional levels, strong ability to challenge
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

Compensation Range: CAD 90,000 – CAD 100,000

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices .

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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