Senior Packaging Technologist

4 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Goodman Full time

Want a challenging and career-defining opportunity in R&D?
Own the development of end-to-end packaging solutions from concept to consumer for New Zealand's most iconic brands made in one of our 13 factories and sold across NZ, AU and all of Asia Pacific
At Goodman Fielder (GF), our purpose is making everyday food, better for everyone. We own a significantly large range of iconic brands such as Nature's Fresh, Meadow Fresh, Freya's, Vogel's, Molenberg, Puhoi Valley, Olivani and Chelsea Sugar to name a few that generations of Kiwis have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week. We are an amazing team that believes that anything is possible. and then we make it happen
Our Opportunity
The Senior Packaging Technologist/Engineer plays an integral role in the Packaging team within the wider Research & Development (R&D) function. This role is primarily responsible to lead the design, development and execution of packaging solutions to achieve market requirements, business objectives, value engineering metrics and sustainability goals. The role builds and maintains strong relations with key functions including marketing, operations, procurement and suppliers to deliver impactful solutions not only within the domestic market in New Zealand but also internationally across the wider GF network.

**Key accountabilities of the role include**:

- Lead the design and development of packaging solutions for new and existing products.
- Research, conceptualise and execute sustainable packaging solutions.
- Execute continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies and reduce cost.
- Design, deliver and report on packaging projects progress and factory trials including documenting and interpreting all data generated.
- Develop project timelines and key milestones with business stakeholders highlighting and communicating risks appropriately.

About You
- Minimum 4 years' experience as a Packaging Technologist/Engineer within food or beverages (essential)
- Experience with sustainable food packaging materials and development (highly preferred)
- Project management experience (preferred)
- A growth-mindset and are willing to continuously improve yourself and the packaging team
- Innovative problem-solving skills
- Great communication skills - written and verbal
- Degree qualified (Food Technology/Material Science/Engineering) (preferred)

What we offer
You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together, resulting in a highly collaborative environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.
At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.


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