Patties Foods: Senior Packaging Technologist

Are you ready for a change of scenery? To say goodbye to peak hour traffic each day? Here is your opportunity to work for an iconic organisation situated in Pakenham, Victoria.As one of the largest Australian food manufacturing companies, Patties Foods owns iconic brands such as Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams and Nannas. Making food Australians love isn’t just about creating great recipes, choosing the perfect ingredients or using the best measures or mixers, it’s also about cooking with heart. Passion and pride are our key ingredients, and we never forget to add a generous serve of care.

Our company values of courage, trust, integrity and ownership reflect our origin as a family-owned company. We are the custodians of a unique portfolio of brands that have become household names across the nation. Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – GREAT PEOPLE!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Packaging Technologist to join our Marketing & Innovation Team. The role is located in Pakenham but will require travel. This is a great opportunity to work with packaging across the baked, frozen and chilled environments.

Reporting into the Senior Packaging Manager, the role will be responsible for:

• Introducing innovative packaging designs and formats.
• Leading and executing packaging projects across multiple production sites.
• Develop relevant packaging specifications and knowledge management systems (Inc. reporting).
• Highly cross-functional role, across multiple departments and factory sites.
• Engaging with suppliers of packaging material and equipment to autonomously deliver on projects.
• A focus on improving efficiencies across the packaging spectrum, including supply chain.
• A keen priority on optimising (minimising) the impact of our business on the environment.
• Direct input into and approval of artwork.

The role is located at the Pakenham manufacturing site, with regular project-based travel between production sites and head office.

The successful candidate will be passionate about all things packaging related! You will champion the packaging function across the group, with an enthusiastic and pro-active attitude, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve and provide solutions. Your strong communication skills and drive to make a positive contribution will ensure your success in the role.

FMCG manufacturing experience is required, with a technical understanding of the various packaging streams/formats and their manufacturing processes. A degree or diploma in Packaging Technology / Food Technology / Food Engineering or similar will be highly advantageous.

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