This job is for a Packaging Development Technologist.
You'll design innovative packaging solutions for products, collaborate with teams, conduct tests, and ensure regulatory compliance.
You might like this job for its blend of creativity, technicality, and sustainability focus.
As a Packaging Development Technologist, you will design, develop, optimize, and create functional packaging solutions that align with product and brand requirements while meeting sustainability goals.
This includes staying updated on advancements in packaging design, materials, machinery, and industry trends.
You will support new product development initiatives, drive packaging renovations and facelifts, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, work closely with designers and packaging suppliers, and conduct packaging challenge tests and transportation trials to ensure optimal performance.
Position ResponsibilitiesLead or support new product development (NPD) projects by providing packaging expertise that ensures alignment with product performance, market needs, and consumer expectations.
Drive packaging renovation and facelift initiatives to enhance product appeal, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
Design, develop, optimize, and deliver functional packaging solutions in collaboration with designers and packaging suppliers, ensuring alignment with product specifications, brand standards, and sustainability goals.
Conduct packaging challenge tests, transportation trials, and shelf-life studies to validate packaging performance and durability.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, food safety requirements, and corporate guidelines in all packaging solutions.
Maintain detailed documentation for packaging specifications, testing results, and compliance records, ensuring products, processes, and systems meet Quality and Compliance Standards.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, to align packaging strategies with business objectives.
Stay updated on advancements in packaging design, materials, machinery, and industry trends.
Job RequirementsQualifications & Experiences
Degree in Science (Material Science, Polymer Chemistry, Food Technology or related fields) or Engineering (Packaging, Chemical or Mechanical).
Min 2-3 years of working experience in related Packaging field.
Experience in FMCG food packaging or managing packaging materials such as cans, flexible and rigid plastics, or paper and corrugated cartons will be an added advantage.
Good command of both written and spoken English and Bahasa.
Good communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
Smart Gadget & Computer literate – MS Office, Statistical Software, Performance & Efficiency App.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent working skills.
Self-starter, results-focused, able to multitask, organized, detail-oriented, dedicated and a team player.
Possess own transport and willing to travel.
SkillsPackage Development Process
Packaging Design
Packaging Machine Operation
Company BenefitsEmployee Discount:Enjoy employee discounts on beverage, merchandise, etc at all outlets across Malaysia.
Employee Perk Programmes:Establishment of corporate benefits to offer exclusive discounts or benefits to each employee.
Health and Wellness:Out-patient care and in-patient care are covered for all employees including ongoing wellness programs & activities.
Extension Leave Benefits:Provide more generous leave days.
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