New Zealand Job Openings

Westland Milk Products

Senior Packaging Technologist

Christchurch

FULL TIME

August 29, 2024

Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island with offices and production facilities based in both Christchurch and Hokitika. Now part of the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, in New Zealand Westland Milk has recently combined with its sister company Oceania Dairy (Glenavy) and subsidiary companies Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and Easi Yo (Auckland) to create what we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division. The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue well in excess of $1.3B - and growing.
Reporting to our GM Innovation and based in Christchurch (Hornby), we're looking for a Senior Packaging Technologist to provide technical packaging expertise in support of our innovation and business-as-usual activities across the group. More specifically, the Senior Packaging Technologist will lead the design, development and execution of packaging solutions to achieve our market requirements, business objectives, cost reduction initiatives and sustainability goals.
This role will also:

Support the sales and marketing teams in differentiating our products through packaging features and improvements, keeping abreast of state-of-the-art on packaging innovation and the international regulatory environment impacting food packaging materials.
Have a deep understanding of packaging suppliers and be able to support the Procurement Team in developing and maintaining relationships with chosen vendors.

Applicants will ideally possess:

A tertiary qualification in Packaging / Food Technology /Engineering /Science, or equivalent.
Significant food packaging and food manufacturing experience in Dairy / Food / FMCG Industry
A sound knowledge of food packaging materials and their manufacture, along with food pack construction and use.
Knowledge of environmental and handling effects on packaging materials.
Knowledge of food packaging contaminants and chemical migrants.
Knowledge of food package printing/coating materials and processes.
Understanding of food quality systems and international food regulations
Understanding of sustainable packaging initiatives.
Sound project management experience and strong influencing abilities
Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
Exceptional communication skills and an innovative and flexible approach to life and work

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known group of companies, working in great role within a dedicated and passionate team who take pride in everything they do. In addition to salary and a company incentive scheme, we offer health & life insurances, free parking - delicious discounted grass-fed quality butter and other benefits, so come and join our truly innovative, Innovation team!!! Please see the accompanying position description (available on our Westland Careers page westlandcareers.co.nz) for further information.
APPLY NOW!!!
Applications will close on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
This is a permanent role employed on a salaried individual employment agreement for a standard 40 hour week (Monday-Friday), based in Christchurch with some travel to our company sites (listed in the ad) required from time to time. Remuneration range is $100-120k commensurate with experience. This position is also eligible for the company's annual incentive scheme (pro rata).
Westland Milk is an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand and we are open to interest from both NZ and overseas individuals who possess proven senior level packaging technology experience gained working within the dairy industry.

Job Details

Reference #

27813

Posted on

29 Aug 2024

Closes on

22 Sep 2024 23:55

Location(s)

Christchurch - Hornby, Rolleston

Expertise

Plant Operations, Process Engineering, Quality & Compliance, Research & Development, Supply Chain & Logistics

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent

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