PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT SR MANAGER

Danone; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone in Indonesia seeks a Packaging Development Sr. Manager to lead packaging innovation, renovation, productivity, and sustainability initiatives from concept to industrialization.

You will drive a robust portfolio, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborate with R&I, Operations, and global teams to deliver scalable packaging solutions. Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years in packaging development, strong cross-functional leadership, and a proven track record in FMCG

Qualifications

• Degree in packaging or engineering with relevant FMCG experience.
• 8–12 years in packaging development or related functions.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging innovation, renovation, productivity, quality, and sustainability roadmap for Indonesia.
• Drive end-to-end packaging development from concept to commercialization.
• Manage portfolio prioritization, resources, and project governance.
• Ensure compliance with Danone standards, food safety, and local regulations.
• Lead validation, specification management, and technical governance.
• Advance sustainability and circular packaging initiatives.
• Build partnerships with suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing performance and industrialization efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Packaging/Engineering

Tools

Packaging machinery

Industrialization processes

Job description

About the Job

Packaging Development Sr. Manager

Danone is looking for a Packaging Development Sr. Manager to lead the execution of packaging innovation, renovation, productivity, quality improvement, and sustainability initiatives across Indonesia.

In this role, you will drive the packaging development portfolio from concept to industrialization, ensuring packaging solutions meet business objectives, consumer expectations, food safety requirements, regulatory standards, operational needs, and Danone sustainability commitments. You will act as a key leader connecting R&I, Operations, Industrial, Quality, Marketing, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and Global Packaging teams to deliver impactful packaging solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

You will

• Lead the packaging innovation, renovation, productivity, quality, and sustainability roadmap for Indonesia.
• Drive end-to-end packaging development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Manage packaging portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and project governance.
• Ensure packaging solutions comply with Danone standards, food safety requirements, and local regulations.
• Lead packaging validation, specification management, and technical governance processes.
• Drive sustainability and circular packaging initiatives aligned with company commitments.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and external stakeholders to accelerate innovation.
• Support business continuity, industrialization, and manufacturing performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global packaging teams to share best practices and deploy new technologies.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in Packaging Development, Packaging Innovation, R&I, or related technical functions within FMCG, Food & Beverage, or Consumer Goods industries.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, conversion technologies, industrialization processes, and packaging machinery.
• Solid understanding of food safety, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and packaging compliance.
• Experience in sustainability, recyclability, circularity, and packaging optimization initiatives.
• Strong project portfolio management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, influencing, and leadership skills.

About Us

Danone is a leading global food and beverage company operating in three health-focused categories Essential Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. We are committed to bringing health through food to as many people as possible while creating sustainable value for our consumers, employees, communities, and the planet.