Packaging Innovations Lead – FMCG Manufacturing

Nestlé; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Malaysia is looking for a Packaging Technologist to manage packaging projects at the factory level in line with corporate policies on quality, safety and compliance. You will lead packaging trials, evaluate alternatives, and document results to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.

We expect 2–3 years of relevant experience and an engineering degree with a packaging focus. You will work with QA and procurement to drive continuous improvement across packaging materials and processes

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in packaging or FMCG environments.
• Engineer degree in packaging, mechanics, industrial, chemistry or automation.
• Experience with packaging development and packing operations.
• Strong problem-solving, project management and supplier auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging projects and trials at factory level focusing on line performance, cost efficiency, on-time delivery, and product quality.
• Provide packaging input and evaluate alternatives for new or improved products.
• Organize and document factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage and transport tests.
• Conduct value analysis and identify cost improvements and source reduction opportunities.
• Participate in DMAIC and packaging improvement activities with cross-functional teams.
• Implement packaging quality directives and drive improvements with QA and suppliers.
• Collaborate with QA and suppliers to resolve packaging material issues and corrective actions.
• Manage and upkeep the packaging materials database and support sourcing of new suppliers.

Skills

Packaging development

Project management

Supplier auditing

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree with packaging focus

Job description

Nestlé Malaysia is looking for a Packaging Technologist to manage packaging projects at the factory level in line with corporate policies on quality, safety and compliance. You will lead packaging trials, evaluate alternatives, and document results to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.

We expect 2–3 years of relevant experience and an engineering degree with a packaging focus. You will work with QA and procurement to drive continuous improvement across packaging materials and processes