Packaging Engineer

Kraft Heinz ABC Indonesia; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 270,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development and optimization, ensuring product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

You will work with Production, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and suppliers to support new product launches and sustainability initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of packaging experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or Packaging Engineering.
• 3+ years of working experience in packaging or related field.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, testing methods, and packaging machinery.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve packaging solutions for quality and cost.
• Identify and implement packaging cost reductions and value engineering.
• Standardize and optimize packaging materials and processes.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and standards.
• Monitor packaging trends and technologies; support sustainability programs.
• Plan and execute packaging trials on production lines.
• Conduct packaging testing (drop, compression, transport, shelf-life).
• Ensure packaging compatibility with manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate packaging-related quality issues and complaints.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining packaging solutions to ensure product quality, safety, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. The role leads packaging development, improvement, validation, and cost optimization activities while ensuring packaging compatibility with manufacturing equipment and compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements. The Packaging Engineer works closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Procurement, machinery suppliers, and packaging suppliers to support new product development, continuous improvement initiatives, packaging validation, and sustainability programs.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and improve existing packaging solutions to enhance product quality, operational performance, and cost-effectiveness

Identify and implement packaging cost reduction and value engineering opportunities

Conduct packaging material standardization and optimization projects

Develop and maintain packaging specifications and standards

Monitor industry trends and emerging packaging technologies

Support sustainability initiatives through the development and implementation of environmentally friendly packaging solutions

Plan and execute packaging trials on production lines

Conduct packaging performance testing, including drop tests, compression tests, transportation tests, and shelf-life evaluations

Ensure packaging compatibility with manufacturing equipment

Investigate packaging-related quality issues and customer complaints

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or PackagingEngineering

Over 3 years working experience

Knowledge of packaging materials, testing methods, and packaging machinery

Strong planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word

Ability to understand and coach relevant management systems, including Centerline and 5S

Ability to effectively lead RCFA events

Ability to work in accordance with required safety standards and wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Open mindset and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives

Flexibility to adjust schedule and support production activities or employees on other shifts as required

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is a subsidiary of H.J. Heinz Company Limited, a global giant and US based Food Company with iconic brands (now become Kraft Heinz Company). Heinz is over 150 years old with history of delighting consumers every day and everywhere around the world. The company’s long success is built on a strong foundation of providing consumers with food and beverages which deliver taste, nutrition and consistent quality.

In Indonesia, Heinz Corporation started its operations in 1999 through the acquisition of PT ABC Central Food which was established in 1975. ABC is market leader in local brand for few categories such as Soy Sauce, Chili Sauce, Canned Fish, Cordials/Syrup and RTD.

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is the largest Heinz business in Asia and one of the largest globally with over 1900 employees, 3 manufacturing facilities, and extensive distribution network in Java and Outer Islands. ABC brand is within our top 15 brands globally.

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia understands the power of food to connect people, unite cultures and enrich daily life. We are a leading producer of food and beverage products in Indonesia. The ABC products are produced to global quality standards and enjoyed by millions of Indonesian consumers every day for more than 40 years.

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is laser focused on hiring top talent who want to be owners. Owners of their career, owners of their personal results and owners of this company. We are empowered to deliver results and continuously raise the bar for ourselves and our teams. The opportunities for growth and rewards are earned by the exceptional leaders at every level who deliver results with positive energy. Distinctive performers achieve distinctive careers and will outpace their peer groups regardless of industry.

Do you have what it takes to be an owner? Join us in building meritocracy-based culture!

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is a subsidiary of H.J. Heinz Company Limited, a global giant and US based Food Company with iconic brands (now become Kraft Heinz Company). Heinz is over 150 years old with history of delighting consumers every day and everywhere around the world. The company’s long success is built on a strong foundation of providing consumers with food and beverages which deliver taste, nutrition and consistent quality.

In Indonesia, Heinz Corporation started its operations in 1999 through the acquisition of PT ABC Central Food which was established in 1975. ABC is market leader in local brand for few categories such as Soy Sauce, Chili Sauce, Canned Fish, Cordials/Syrup and RTD.

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is the largest Heinz business in Asia and one of the largest globally with over 1900 employees, 3 manufacturing facilities, and extensive distribution network in Java and Outer Islands. ABC brand is within our top 15 brands globally.

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia understands the power of food to connect people, unite cultures and enrich daily life. We are a leading producer of food and beverage products in Indonesia. The ABC products are produced to global quality standards and enjoyed by millions of Indonesian consumers every day for more than 40 years.

PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia is laser focused on hiring top talent who want to be owners. Owners of their career, owners of their personal results and owners of this company. We are empowered to deliver results and continuously raise the bar for ourselves and our teams. The opportunities for growth and rewards are earned by the exceptional leaders at every level who deliver results with positive energy. Distinctive performers achieve distinctive careers and will outpace their peer groups regardless of industry.

Do you have what it takes to be an owner? Join us in building meritocracy-based culture!