Packaging Technologist
Job Description
Packaging Technologist
Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz!
Are you looking to grow your career in R&D? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Packaging Technologist to join our New Zealand R&D team, based in Hastings.
The Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Lead and support packaging projects for new product development, cost reduction, quality improvement, and process enhancement.
Deliver projects on time and to a high standard through effective project management.
Design packaging solutions that minimize total cost (materials, operations, and logistics) while meeting project requirements.
Ensure packaging designs comply with the Australian Packaging Covenant and New Zealand Packaging Stewardship scheme.
Develop and control packaging specifications and associated documentation.
Collaborate with packaging suppliers to stay up-to-date on industry developments and innovation, ensuring suppliers provide optimal packaging performance, cost, and innovation.
Provide technical support to other departments on packaging-related issues.
Maintain accurate and relevant packaging specifications and technical documents.
Help position Heinz as a leader in innovative packaging solutions to maximize profit.
What you'll bring:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an FMCG company in a packaging or technical related field.
Ability to work in a team environment or autonomously to resolve problems and improve systems.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Good project management, planning and organization skills
Strong technical understanding of packaging materials
Strong technical understanding of canning, bottle, glass and pouch materials and processes
Degree in Science, Technology or Engineering
Qualification in Packaging Technology
Benefits of working with us:
Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
Leave Options – Volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
In House Training Programs
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're a results-driven R&D professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.
Location(s)
King Street
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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