Packaging Innovation Lead: NPD, Sustainability & Excellence

affinity human venture llp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SunRice is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead packaging innovation, governance and sustainability across products. You will define packaging design for NPD, manage development from concept to launch, and drive value engineering while ensuring quality, cost and operational targets are met.

You will lead capital projects’ packaging scope, guide equipment trials, and ensure readiness and scale‑up. This role requires 6+ years in FMCG packaging, strong technical and leadership skills, and SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Material Science or related fields.
• 6+ years packaging experience in FMCG or Food Manufacturing.
• Mastery in package materials/technology, food packaging, sustainability and product quality attributes.
• Technical mastery in Statistics and Polymer Science is preferred.
• Proven leadership of complex, cross‑functional packaging projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging innovation and NPD from concept to launch, driving materials and formats to meet brand and operational needs.
• Oversee packaging commissioning and support packaging capital projects, providing technical leadership in trials and scale-up.
• Drive sustainability glidepath and lead MPR reporting.
• Conduct packaging value engineering programs and support packaging quality troubleshooting with Quality and Operations.
• Build capability, develop Centre of Excellence in packaging, and manage supplier relationships to foster innovation and mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Consumer-focused mindset

Decisive

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Resilient to change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging/Engineering/Materials

Tools

SAP

CAPE/TOPS

Job description

SunRice is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead packaging innovation, governance and sustainability across products. You will define packaging design for NPD, manage development from concept to launch, and drive value engineering while ensuring quality, cost and operational targets are met.

You will lead capital projects’ packaging scope, guide equipment trials, and ensure readiness and scale‑up. This role requires 6+ years in FMCG packaging, strong technical and leadership skills, and SAP