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Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Packaging Specialist
Rhodes
FULL TIME
October 23, 2024
Location: Rhodes, Sydney
Duration: Full time, permanent
5+ years’ experience in a similar role
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.
We are seeking a Packaging Specialist to manage execution of packaging sustainability related projects and initiatives in line with corporate packaging strategy and policies and across both internal and external stakeholders.
A day in the life…
Reporting to the Head of Packaging, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Project manage and support packaging projects & trials with focus on line performance, cost efficiency, on time delivery and product quality.
- Provide packaging input to Application Group teams - proposing and evaluating best packaging alternatives for new products and improvements to existing products.
- Conduct value analysis; identify and recommend improvements in efficiency, cost improvements and waste reduction opportunities.
- Initiate / participate in DMAIC exercises. Support factories in identifying unplanned stoppage reduction opportunities for packaging materials and provide training on TPM methodology related to packaging processes.
- Cascade best principles in packaging development and technology to ensure effective implementation of sustainable packaging materials into factory operations.
- Work with relevant industry and government stakeholders to advocate and support development aligned with packaging sustainability strategy.
- Develop and monitor KPIs across all Business Units. Manage and complete internal/external packaging sustainability progress reports, meeting group goals and commitments.
- Manage packaging and promotional items related food safety and compliance directives.
- Manage database of packaging materials to the new requirements of external packaging reporting structure and auditing.
- Support Corporate Procurement in the selection, assessment and development of new suppliers/converters.
- Support development of competencies of packaging technologists & disseminate packaging best practices and knowledge.
What will make you successful
- Possess Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for success in this position. Join our team and contribute to the continuous improvement.
- Graduate in Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or equivalent (Materials Science, Printing).
- Broad experience in packaging development and project management in FMCG industry.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and developing cross-functional teams.
- Clear and effective communication and presentation skills are essential.
- Experience in stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- The right person must be proactive, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.
- You are a problem solver, proactive and strong in implementing sustainable solutions to address business needs and/or issues.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights
Benefits
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
- Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
- Discounted Nestlé products
- Competitive remuneration package
- Employee Assistance Program
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.
- You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.
- At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
- At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.
- In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
- 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.
- For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our Linked In page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-
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