F&B Packaging Engineer

Givaudan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and fragrance company is seeking an F&B Packaging Engineer in Singapore to manage packaging materials, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive innovations in packaging solutions. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in packaging technology and over 5 years of experience in B2B packaging, especially in food-related industries. The role emphasizes collaboration within a matrix organization and improvement of packaging processes.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Master's degree in packaging technology or relevant experience.
• More than 5 years of operational or R&D experience in a packaging position.
• International exposure and expertise in safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of the packaging portfolio globally.
• Drive packaging trials and coordinate validation activities.
• Ensure packaging complies with legal requirements.

Skills

Packaging technology

Operational experience

B2B Packaging

Safety & Food Safety regulations

Matrix organization communication

Proficiency in English

Education

Master's degree in packaging technology

Job description

Step into our world of creativity and joy!

F&B Packaging Engineer

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature
F&B Packaging Engineer - Your future position?
As F&B Packaging Engineer, you will be in charge of managing all technical aspects of the packaging portfolio globally. You will drive the optimization of primary and secondary packaging materials in coordination with the Global team. You will be in charge of or actively support the standardization of packaging and processes, validation of materials and equipment, cost saving activities, development of suppliers with IM&S, integration of sustainability focus in the projects and representation of the regions in the global team. Moreover, you will have a significant impact on our business by ensuring all packaging comply with legal requirements in the regions where they are traded

• You can be based in one of our production sites globally， reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Excellence, Global Operations F&B.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if you, like us, are experienced at building relationships and always aiming to anticipate and exceed customer needs
Partner Management and Networking

• Be the primary contact for the region/division on packaging activities and act as lead expert
• Coordinate packaging validation activities and collect packaging qualification documents with project teams
• Drive packaging trials when required as per the validation plan and provide inputs for manufacturing/packaging cost and Capex plans.
• Network with Packaging Engineering team, Process Engineering, Procurement, Safety, Quality and Supply chain teams
• Support regional teams for the evaluation and selection of packaging vendors and periodically conduct vendor reviews
• Lead packaging projects for the region/division and implement packaging processes, best practice and guidelines as agreed with the Global Packaging Team.
• Be responsible for Inbound and Outbound Packaging process & improvements.
• Ready to also support overall Manufacturing process excellence in addition to packaging related processes such as Packing & Filling process, Material Handling Process, Storage and transportation.

Safety and Quality Management

• Address and report regulatory exposures (Dangerous Goods, Food Contact Materials,…) and ensure all packaging material meet safety and quality standards in consideration of legal and country requirements
• Provide support to Operation and Quality teams on issues related to packaging materials, packaging equipment to determine best-fit resolutions and dedicated customer issue management for packaging.
• Solve Packaging and labelling issues.
• Ensure data quality of packaging material in the system as well as the accuracy of documents stored in the global packaging repository.

Continuous improvement

• Inspire and support the business in developing innovative packaging solutions for new product categories (e.g. integrated solutions)
• Support the implementation of alternative packaging options and new materials in line with our strategy on Plastic Circularity to meet our 2030 targets on single us plastics.
• Set a customer first approach to Packaging development
• Identify regional packaging optimization projects

Partner Management and Networking:

• Be the primary contact for the region/division on packaging activities and act as lead expert
• Coordinate packaging validation activities and collect packaging qualification documents with project teams
• Drive packaging trials when required as per the validation plan and provide inputs for manufacturing/packaging cost and Capex plans.
• Network with Packaging Engineering team, Process Engineering, Procurement, Safety, Quality and Supply chain teams
• Support regional teams for the evaluation and selection of packaging vendors and periodically conduct vendor reviews
• Lead packaging projects for the region/division and implement packaging processes, best practice and guidelines as agreed with the Global Packaging Team.
• Be responsible for Inbound and Outbound Packaging process & improvements.
• Ready to also support overall Manufacturing process excellence in addition to packaging related processes such as Packing & Filling process, Material Handling Process, Storage and transportation.

Safety and Quality Management:

• Address and report regulatory exposures (Dangerous Goods, Food Contact Materials,…) and ensure all packaging material meet safety and quality standards in consideration of legal and country requirements
• Provide support to Operation and Quality teams on issues related to packaging materials, packaging equipment to determine best-fit resolutions and dedicated customer issue management for packaging.
• Solve Packaging and labelling issues.
• Ensure data quality of packaging material in the system as well as the accuracy of documents stored in the global packaging repository.

Continuous improvement:

• Inspire and support the business in developing innovative packaging solutions for new product categories (e.g. integrated solutions)
• Support the implementation of alternative packaging options and new materials in line with our strategy on Plastic Circularity to meet our 2030 targets on single us plastics.
• Set a customer first approach to Packaging development
• Identify regional packaging optimization projects

You?

Are you someone who wants to impact your world for the better? Who believes in the potential of business as a force for good in the world? Who wants to be a key part of the team who are driving this positive movement in Givaudan? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams that are as passionate as you are? Then join us.

You Have:

• Preferably Masters degree in packaging technology or relevant experience in packaging engineering and processes
• More than 5 years of operational / R&D experience in a packaging position
• Experience in Packaging in a B2B industry with experience in food ingredients or related industry
• International exposure
• Expertise in Safety & Food Safety regulation
• Exposure to Dangerous Goods transportation norms
• Experienced working and communicating in a matrix organization
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are an advantage
• Required knowledge about Packaging for Food content (Oral Care ,Food Compliance) and cosmetics (Active Beauty ,Liquid Compounding).

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
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