Position Snapshot

Location: Campbellfield, VIC
Duration: Full time, Permanent

Position Summary

This is your opportunity, if you’re keen for a challenge that will provide you an opportunity to make an impact and get noticed. Our philosophy is Good Food, Good Life, and we’re building a company that you’ll be proud to be part of.

Opportunity currently exists for a Packaging Technologist to join Applications team based in our Campbellfield Factory. In this full-time permanent role, 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 Applications Group Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work closely with other departments as part of the team assigned to the conception, development and launch of new products on time & to agreed COGS.
• Train and Develop staff and lead project teams as required.
• Create and develop new packaging for products in line with Marketing briefs.
• Sourcing of new and evaluation of current packaging materials in light of new trends, developments in materials and environmental benefits.
• Identify and follow through with cost saving projects.
• Provide technical advice and support on packaging materials, machines and graphics.
• 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.
• Development and maintenance of recipes in GREAT.
• 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 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.
• 2 + years’ experience in Food Manufacturing Industry in Packaging Tertiary qualified in Food Technology, Engineering or related field – preferred.
• Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.
• A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.
  

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Benefits

You will have the ch ance 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 LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!