Packaging Development Lead for NPD & Sustainability

Munchy's; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation Malaysia is seeking a Team Lead, Packaging Development within Research and Development to drive packaging strategy for new products. You will lead packaging development, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Product Development, Marketing and QA to deliver innovative, compliant packaging solutions.

The role requires 4–8 years in packaging development within FMCG, with a strong grasp of labeling and certifications, and a proven track record in project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree may be preferred for more senior positions.
• 4–8 years of relevant packaging development experience in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging development for new product launches, ensuring compliance with product, brand, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Consumer Technical Insights and Marketing to drive packaging innovation and solutions.
• Create performance indicators to achieve group business objectives aligned with corporate goals.
• Work with regional teams to harmonize packaging practices, material parameters and documentation.
• Identify and manage budgets for operations and capability-building initiatives.
• Provide technical resources to internal partners (QA, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Brand and Sales).
• Drive progress on NPDs, sustainability, renovations or continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Food safety regulations

Packaging development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Engineering, or Food Science

Master’s degree (optional)

Job description

Universal Robina Corporation Malaysia is seeking a Team Lead, Packaging Development within Research and Development to drive packaging strategy for new products. You will lead packaging development, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Product Development, Marketing and QA to deliver innovative, compliant packaging solutions.

The role requires 4–8 years in packaging development within FMCG, with a strong grasp of labeling and certifications, and a proven track record in project