R&D Packaging Specialist - FMCG
Job No:
Primo32
Location:
- Chullora - NSW
Primo Smallgoods is the largest producer of Ham, Bacon and smallgoods in Australia. From humble beginnings, this company has gone on to become a household name. We thrive on our ability to provide quality products to our customers on a national and international scale while supporting innovative manufacturing solutions within the Australian market. A new opportunity has become available at our head office in Chullora to join our R&D team. As the R&D Packaging Specialist you will be responsible for the development of packaging requirements across new products. The purpose of this role is to develop a pipeline of innovation concepts, identify trends and lead packaging improvement initiatives to achieve cost savings.
Key duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop unique and innovate packaging solutions
- Provide recommendation and advice across packaging specifications
- Generate and manage packaging related improvement, cost saving and efficiency projects
- Ensures technical specifications of die lines, roll direction of film and labels are met
- Manage packaging documentation, specifications, test plans and reports
- Work closely with Marketing to execute final art work and carton specifications
This is a stand alone position that will be the driver of new innovative packaging projects across our business nationally. The position will be closely supported by the National R&D Manager and National R&D Manager and will be based at our head office in Chullora.
The ideal candidate will be a self starter with a proven track record of driving innovative packaging projects from conception through to market within FMCG. The key to your success will be your ability to think outside the square to develop creative solutions, apply a strategic and planned approach to new product launches, excellent project management and communication skills.
Please click the apply now button below to submit your resume or contact Luke Clynick in Human Resources on 02 9742 0037 for more information.