Packaging Project Lead – Development & Compliance (Hybrid)

UNAVAILABLE; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

3 pm Friday finish

Health and life insurance benefits

Employee share subscription plan

Job summary

Danone ANZ is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join our Research & Innovation team in Auckland on an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will lead end-to-end packaging projects from brief through validation to production-line implementation, partnering with cross-functional teams across our Specialised Nutrition business.

You will deliver improvements, ensure compliance, manage risks and seek innovations across ANZ, suppliers, universities and design partners.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Food Technology or a related field.
• Ideally 2–3 years’ packaging development experience in R&D or operations, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry; knowledge of the packaging development process is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with rigour, accuracy and high standards of delivery.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills, with the ability to flex as priorities shift.
• A team-first approach and willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects end to end from brief and specification through validation to implementation on line.
• Deliver pack improvement, productivity, compliance and secure supply projects with cross-functional teams.
• Bring a sustainability and quality mindset to every packaging project.
• Coordinate factory trials, interpret results and compile technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with global and local packaging standards, tools and procedures.
• Manage project risks and support cross-functional problem solving on packaging matters.
• Spot innovation opportunities and share best practice across ANZ, suppliers, universities and design partners.

Skills

Project management

Packaging development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Packaging qualification

Job description

Danone ANZ is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join our Research & Innovation team in Auckland on an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will lead end-to-end packaging projects from brief through validation to production-line implementation, partnering with cross-functional teams across our Specialised Nutrition business.

You will deliver improvements, ensure compliance, manage risks and seek innovations across ANZ, suppliers, universities and design partners.