Packaging Technologist

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

We are looking for a Packaging Technologist to manage execution of Packaging related projects and initiatives at factory level in line with corporate packaging policies in terms of quality, safety and compliance.

A day in the life of...

• New Product Development
  • Lead Packaging projects & trials at Factory level with focus on line performance, cost efficiency, on time delivery and product quality.
  • Provide packaging input, propose and evaluate the best packaging alternatives for new products and improvements to existing products.
  • Organize and document factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage handling and transport tests for validation of new packaging and changes in specifications.

• Nestle Continuous Excellence
  • Conduct value analysis, identify and recommend cost improvements and source reduction opportunities.
  • Initiate (or participate in) DMAIC and other problem-solving exercises. Collaborate with the team and provide input on packaging improvement and quality.

• Safety, Quality & Compliance o Implement packaging related quality and compliance directives. Drive quality improvements in our packaging. Assist Factory QA to review packaging related on line/off-line controls and implement packaging monitoring plans.
  • Participate in supplier audits. Ensure packaging supplier fulfills our packaging safety compliance and standards.
  • Collaborate with Factory QA and suppliers to resolve packaging material complaints, propose & implement corrective actions.

• Packaging Knowledge and Specifications o Manage and upkeep the GLOBE database of packaging materials in the Factory.
  • Support Group Packaging in Head Office and Procurement in the selection, assessment and development of new suppliers/converters.
  • Ensure development of competencies and disseminate packaging best practices and knowledge to the shop floor (e.g. "One Point Lessons").
  • Source & utilize training materials available within the Group (or develop training materials as appropriate).

What Will Make You Successful

• Preferably at least 2 - 3 years of working experience.
• Graduate in Engineering; preferably in Packaging, Mechanics, Industrial, Chemistry or Automation or equivalent (Materials Science, Printing).
• Packaging development and packing operation in FMCG.
• Presents with Problem solving approach, project management, supplier & converter auditing.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.