Position Summary
The Packaging Engineer is responsible for supporting packaging development and implementation activities for APAC markets, including structural packaging solutions, packaging specifications, system set-up, and project coordination. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, material vendors, Operations, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing and external co-packing partners to ensure packaging solutions meet business, quality, regulatory and operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support structural packaging development and packaging improvement initiatives.
- Manage packaging-related activities for NPD, maintenance of current SKUs, and artwork change projects.
- Coordinate packaging timelines and workflow initiation to support project execution.
- Collaborate with vendors and plant/co-packers on packaging-related technical support and issue resolution.
- Support packaging qualification and quality hurdle testing activities.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost optimization opportunities.
- Ensure packaging documentation complies with internal quality and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives by simplifying processes, participating in process enhancement projects, and engaging in ad hoc initiatives to enhance efficiency and improve internal customer experience.
- Support ESG and other statutory reporting activities related to packaging.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
- 2-3 years of experience in packaging development, packaging operations, manufacturing support, preferably within FMCG
- Familiarity with SAP, packaging specification systems, or workflow management tools is an advantage
- Experience in packaging development, packaging operations, or project management preferred
- Strong coordination and communication skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Strong project coordination and timeline management skills
- Flexibility, quick thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential
- Independent and resourceful