We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Packaging Technologist as part of our Research and Innovation team for the Essential Dairy Product (EDP) business. This role could either be based in our plant in Kiewa or Melbourne head office depending on the preference of the candidate.

Reporting to the Research and innovation & Sustainability Manager, you will drive complex projects across development of new packaging solutions and ongoing packaging projects, within the business objectives, cost, quality, and time. A key area of focus is the delivery of our packaging sustainability road map. This role will support our industrial capex projects and involves interaction with cross-functional teams, suppliers and other consultants.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):     

• Lead packaging development projects inclusive of packaging scoping, development, specification development, validation, and implementation.
• Support the delivery of Danone and Saputo's (DSDA) sustainability strategy by leading the execution of the packaging sustainability initiatives.
• Drive the complete pack improvement, productivity, compliance, and secure supply project in collaboration with the cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders like manufacturing, production, quality, marketing, and supply chain to achieve sustainability and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with global and local packaging development management tools of innovation/renovation projects from concept to launch.
• Collaborate effectively with the wider packaging industry communities as a key point of contact and have thorough exposure and understanding of industry regulations around packaging.

You are an experienced R&I professional with sound exposure to packaging profile handling complex and sustainable packaging projects. You have great cross-functional collaboration skills, sound influencing skills, and an inclusive working style with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities. Your prior experience in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment in a similar role will be highly advantageous. You have a positive attitude, easy to get along with, and above all enjoy taking on responsibilities and new challenges.

To be successful you will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in Packaging Engineering/Food Technology/Science or related field.
• Prior experience in FMCG is desired.
• Sound experience of working in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience in the new packaging development process is advantageous.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills.  
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Excellent planning and organization skills with an ability to work with shifting priorities. 

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success

• Competitive Total Reward package including

• • Health and Life insurance benefit
  • 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance-related incentives and annual reviews

More about Us:

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health.  We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, and Specialised Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe, and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owners of some of the best-known brands worldwide, including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil, and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ for the last 5 years in a row – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Visit our website, WE ARE DANONE, to know more about us.

How to Apply

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.