Are you ready to shape the future of packaging through large-scale investment projects and cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive on bringing innovation to life on the factory floor?

As a Senior Packaging Technologist, you will be at the forefront of transforming our manufacturing capabilities, driving high-impact capital investment (CAPEX) projects and delivering next-generation packaging solutions. From concept to commissioning, you will play a pivotal role in scaling innovation, modernising equipment, and enabling sustainable growth across our operations, while actively contributing to innovation pipelines and productivity improvement initiatives.

Working at the intersection of engineering, operations, and innovation, you will influence major investment decisions and lead the packaging technology agenda on strategic projects, ensuring solutions are robust, efficient, and future-ready.

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

• Leading packaging technology workstreams within CAPEX projects, from early concept and design through to commissioning and start-up
• Defining and delivering end-to-end packaging solutions that integrate seamlessly with high-speed manufacturing environments
• Providing expert guidance on packaging materials, formats, and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and scalability
• Partnering cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, procurement, and innovation teams to deliver complex projects on time and in full
• Driving equipment selection, line design, and technical validation, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and long-term value
• Contributing to innovation programs and productivity initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve line performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency
• Ensuring all packaging solutions meet quality, safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement and optimisation opportunities across existing lines and packagings.

You are a technically strong, delivery-focused packaging professional with a passion for bringing large-scale projects to life. You are energised by working in complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments and have a track record of turning ideas into tangible industrial solutions, while driving innovation and efficiency improvements.

You combine strong technical depth with commercial awareness, and you are confident in influencing decisions at multiple levels from the shopfloor to senior stakeholders. You are hands-on, solution-oriented, and thrive when driving projects that make a visible impact on performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience in packaging technology within FMCG or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to capital projects, equipment upgrades, or large‑scale technical implementations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead and influence in cross-functional project teams.
• Solid expertise in problem solving, risk management, continuous improvement and technical decision-making.
• A genuine passion for sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence in packaging.

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 lives and provide genuine value.

• A high‑performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
• Competitive Total Reward package, including:
• • Health and Life insurance benefits
  • 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.

With headquarters in France, we have offices in 55 countries and products sold in over 120 markets, including trusted brands such as YoPRO, Activia, Aptamil, and Karicare.

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialised nutrition and is proud to be a Great Place to Work accredited employer in ANZ for the last 6 years in a row.

How to Apply

If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define your impact, click the APPLY button and share your resume with us.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our ambition is to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness and contribute to business results. All qualified applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.