Packaging Technologist / Senior Packaging Technologist

Empire Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Kapar; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Manufacturing Sdn Bhd in Kapar, Selangor is seeking a Packaging Technologist to support packaging development, ensure quality and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include evaluating supplier materials, developing specifications, coordinating trials, testing alternative packaging, and collaborating with Engineering, QA, Production and Procurement.

Experience: at least 2 years for Packaging Technologist or 4 years for Senior Packaging Technologist, with strong knowledge of GMP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and take initiative.
• Knowledge of GMP, Halal, HACCP, ISO 9001, and FSSC 22000 standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess packaging materials from suppliers to ensure quality.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications for packaging materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers on new materials and packaging changes.
• Conduct testing and evaluate alternative packaging materials.
• Coordinate manufacturing trials for new packaging designs.
• Support product development documentation and packaging configurations.
• Provide technical support to resolve customer feedback related to packaging.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Packaging materials knowledge

Food safety & regulation knowledge

GMP/HACCP/HALAL/ISO9001/FSSC 22000

Product development passion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Chemical Science, Food Science, Food Technology, or related fields

Job description

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Packaging Technologist / Senior Packaging Technologist

Empire Manufacturing Sdn Bhd – Kapar, Selangor

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Packaging Technologist to support our packaging development and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring packaging quality, functionality, and compliance to meet product, customer, and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess packaging materials from suppliers to ensure quality before delivery.

• Develop and maintain technical specifications and standards for packaging materials.

• Work closely with suppliers on new materials, supplier changes, and packaging-related issues.

• Conduct testing and evaluation of alternative packaging materials and support product stability studies.

• Coordinate manufacturing trial runs for new packaging designs, materials, and suppliers.

• Work with the ISS Team to optimize packaging configuration and container loading.

• Identify and evaluate potential new packaging material suppliers together with Procurement.

• Monitor market trends, new packaging concepts, and technologies to improve competitiveness.

• Prepare samples and product mock-ups for market evaluation.

• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Production, ISS, and other departments to resolve packaging-related issues.

• Maintain and control Product Development (PD) documentation.

• Provide technical support to resolve customer feedback and concerns related to products and packaging materials.

• Evaluate and assess packaging materials from suppliers to ensure quality before delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Chemical Science, Food Science, Food Technology, or related fields.

• Passionate in product development, and consumer insights which relates to innovation new products and processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.

• Responsible, proactive, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Good knowledge in packaging materials, food safety and food regulation.

• Good understanding of GMP, Halal, HACCP, ISO 9001, and FSSC 22000 standards.

• Good personality and positive working attitudes, responsible, self-discipline and dedicated.

Packaging Technologist

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in food industry, packaging industry or FMCG. Preferably with practical experience in R&D / Product Development / Packaging Development

Senior Packaging Technologist

At least 4 years of relevant work experience in food industry or FMCG. Preferably with practical experience in R&D / Product Development / Packaging Development