Packaging Technologist — Lead End-to-End Projects (Hybrid)

Danone; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

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Health and life insurance

Employee Share Subscription Plan after

Job summary

Danone ANZ in Auckland is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join the Research & Innovation team on an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will lead end-to-end packaging development from brief to line implementation, driving improvements, compliance and secure supply.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure alignment with global and local standards, and travel about 10%. The role requires a tertiary packaging qualification and 2–3 years in packaging, preferably in food

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Food Technology or related field.
• 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.
• 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

Packaging development

Regulated industry experience

Project management

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Team player

Travel willingness

Education

Packaging engineering/technology related field

Job description

Danone ANZ in Auckland is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join the Research & Innovation team on an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will lead end-to-end packaging development from brief to line implementation, driving improvements, compliance and secure supply.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure alignment with global and local standards, and travel about 10%. The role requires a tertiary packaging qualification and 2–3 years in packaging, preferably in food