Packaging Technologist

Location: Campbellfield, VIC
Duration: Full time, Permanent

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Opportunity currently exists for a full-time permanent Packaging Technologist to join Applications team based in our Campbellfield Factory. Working on some of Australia’s most iconic brands including Kit Kat, MilkyBar, Aero, Soothers and Quick-Eze, the Packaging Technologist will act as the key point of contact between marketing team and the factory to develop and progress new products / packaging and cost optimisation projects to commercialisation stage in accordance with the strategic marketing plan. Also ensuring that Nestlé standards and procedures are maintained in respect to quality, safety, competitiveness, and profitability.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Packaging Line Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Create and develop new packaging for products in line with Marketing briefs, from concept through to launch.
• Lead cross functional project teams as required.
• Sourcing of new and evaluation of current packaging materials considering new trends, developments in materials and environmental benefits.
• Identify and follow through with cost saving projects.
• Provide technical advice and support on packaging materials and machines.
• Liaise with Suppliers, Art House, Marketing, Purchasing, Production and Engineering on packaging and EAN barcoding matters.
• Development and maintenance of Packaging Material Specifications & Technical Drawings for the development of Artwork.
• Maintenance and creation of New Materials, Configurations, Specifications and Bills of Material within SAP (including issue of new item numbers).
• Checking and approving of technical aspects of artwork as part of artwork approval system.
• Work with Procurement, QA and Corporate Packaging in reducing Quality Complaints.
• Be familiar with Australian Food Legislation & Trade Practice Regulations

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.
• Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Tertiary Qualified in Food Science / Technology / Packaging / BSc Material Science.
• Previous experience and familiarity working in FMCG environment including use of SAP preferred.
• A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.