APAC R&D Packaging Innovator & Sustainability Lead

Affinity Human Venture LLP

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SunRice in Singapore is seeking a Packaging Manager to drive packaging innovation and governance across APAC. You will lead NPD packaging design, oversee commissioning and scale-up of packaging formats, and push toward sustainability targets while aligning with brand and operations.

The role requires strong project management, technical packaging knowledge, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Material Science or related field.
6+ years of packaging experience in FMCG or Food Manufacturing.
Mastery in package materials/technology, sustainability, and product quality attributes.
Technical mastery in statistics and polymer science is preferred.
Proven leadership of complex cross-functional packaging projects.
Experience in developing working processes and SOPs.

Responsibilities

Define packaging design for NPD projects and manage development from concept to launch.
Provide technical leadership in packaging commissioning and scale-up for capital projects.
Drive sustainability glidepath and manage MPR reporting.
Lead packaging value engineering and support quality issue investigations with Quality/Operations.
Develop packaging capabilities and manage supplier relationships to drive innovation.