Packaging Innovation & Process Engineer Senior Manager

Argyll Scott Singapore; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager for packaging and process innovation. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in packaging development and process engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in the confectionery sector, and possess strong managerial and analytical skills. The role demands leadership in developing optimized packaging solutions and efficient manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in R&D or Engineering at a managerial level.
• Experience in managing people and stakeholders.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of packaging solutions focusing on innovation and efficiency.
• Optimize manufacturing processes from concept to production.
• Drive cost savings through continuous improvement methodologies.
• Coach and develop a technical R&D team.

Skills

Packaging Development

Process Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Job description

Packaging Innovation & Process Engineer Senior Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur (Hybrid)

A global FMCG company and seeking a Senior Manager to own the region's hybrid packaging and process agenda. This is a critical hybrid role requiring a blend of deep Packaging Development and Process Engineering expertise to ensure compelling product experience, sustainability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and innovation of packaging solutions (packaging development area), focusing on innovation skills, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Lead process design development, optimization, and continuous improvement for product innovation and scale-up, ensuring the transfer of scalable manufacturing processes from concept to full production
• Drive cost savings and profitability through packaging and process optimization, using continuous improvement methodologies
• Possess strong technical business leadership skills and experience managing people. Strong project management capabilities are highly beneficial.

• Lead, coach, and develop a technical R&D team and provide strong technical business leadership across the team

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in R&D or Engineering, in a middle to senior level managerial capacity. Must have experience to manage people and manage key stakeholders
• Confectionery background is the first priority, but food and the beverage industry will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience in packaging materials/equipment, strong analytical skills (Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis), and proven track record managing complex projects with agility
• Must be proactive, strategic, and possess the technical business leadership skills to operate effectively across a complexity.
• Good command of English is essential.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.