Great opportunity based in Brisbane, we are looking for a Packaging Specialist capable of supporting the business R&D, Manufacturing teams.

Packaging Specialist.
Support Commercial team
End to End Packaging Specialist

This role will be engaged & responsible for developing diverse packaging projects across multiple categories and manufacturing sites within the Group.

Main responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

Managing and delivering packaging technical activities for new product development, renovations, packaging innovations, productivity and sustainability initiatives
Ensuring technical feasibility and successful implementation of packaging projects
Keeping records, generating reports and updates relating to development projects
Developing project timelines for packaging initiatives / activities, communicating risks and mitigation plans
Stakeholder engagement - Marketing, Sales, Operations , NPD team, Procurement, Quality and Suppliers

The successful applicant will have a Tertiary qualification in Food and/or Packaging and you must have at least 5 years' experience in packaging development in either Beverage or Food within FMCG industry with a brand owner and/or with packaging suppliers.

Experience in working with the following materials would be referred ;

Rigid plastics
Paperboard & Folding Cartons
Flexibles
Corrugated
Pressure Sensitive Labels

if this of interest to you, please reach out to Stephen Ibbotson on + 61 2 9421 5900 or email your resume to topjobs@talentfocus.com.au

Packaging Technologist

Technical Focus Pty Ltd t/as Talent Focus