Packaging Technologist

Danone; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Gender-neutral paid parental leave

Employee Share Subscription Plan

Flexible hybrid working

3 pm finishes on Fridays

Job summary

Danone ANZ is seeking a Packaging Technologist in Auckland on an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will drive packaging development projects end to end, from brief through to line implementation, partnering with cross-functional teams across Specialised Nutrition.

You will lead packaging workstreams, deliver improvements, ensure compliance and promote sustainability. Expect travel ~10% and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have packaging development experience in R&D or operations.
• Strong project management skills with rigour and delivery standards.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation, with flexibility to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects end to end from brief to line implementation.
• Deliver pack improvement, productivity, compliance and secure supply projects with cross-functional teams.
• Bring sustainability and quality mindset to packaging projects.
• Coordinate 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 practices across ANZ, suppliers and partners.

Skills

Packaging development experience

Project management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Technology/Food Technology or related

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Packaging Technologist to join our talented Research & Innovation team based in Auckland on an 8-month fixed-term contract. In this role you will drive the delivery of key packaging projects like new packaging development, improvement, compliance, productivity and secure supply ensuring they land on time, on quality and on budget.

Reporting to the Packaging & Performance Manager, you will lead the packaging workstream from brief through to implementation on the production line, partnering with cross-functional teams across our Specialised Nutrition business.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• 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.

About You

You are a curious, collaborative packaging professional who enjoys owning projects from start to finish. You influence with ease, work inclusively, and thrive in a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment.

To be successful you will also have:

• 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.

About Us, We offer and What's next

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible hybrid working
• Thank Danone It’s Friday, with 3 pm finishes every Friday
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
• A competitive Total Reward package, including:
  • Health and life insurance benefits
  • 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance-related incentives and annual reviews

More about Us

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision, Danone, One Planet. One Health.

We operate across Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialised Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries, and our products are sold in more than 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owners of some of the best-known brands worldwide, including YoPRO, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare.

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialised nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to have achieved Great Place to Work accreditation in ANZ for the last five years.

Visit WE ARE DANONE to learn more about us.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our ambition is to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness and contribute to business results.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment.