Senior Packaging Engineer - (12 Month Contract)

• Support packaging development activities to improve efficiencies, reduce waste & improve sustainability
• Mars Wrigley (MW) home to iconic brands such as MARS®  SNICKERS®, M&M’s® and PODS® 
• 12 Month contract, based on- site in Ballarat + hybrid work (50% onsite)

Here at Mars Wrigley (MW), we have an engaging opportunity for a Senior Packaging Engineer to join the R&D team based at our growing Ballarat site.

You’ll play a key role driving sustainable business growth through the design and development of packaging materials, structures, and related processes.

You'll partner closely with cross-functional stakeholder to successfully deliver on initiatives spanning product development and value leadership to fuel future innovation pipelines across our Chocolate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership and coordination of packaging development and design for business activities covering primary packaging through to 3rd place pre-packed display activation solutions 
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop new packaging components to fuel innovation pipelines  
• Manage activities through a stage-gate process, applying project management discipline and tools to meet business and external requirements 
• Sign-off on artwork, packaging, and packaging structures to comply with all relevant standards 
• Partner with Commercial and our suppliers to identify and drive Value Leadership opportunities across packaging materials and related cost structures  

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design or equivalent degree preferred. Certificate in Packaging (Level 3) at a minimum.
• Proven experience in developing Consumer and Customer Packaging from concept through to commercialisation.
• Experience with packaging technologies within a food processing environment
• The ability to engage and influence a wide variety of stakeholders
• Strong technical project management experience (across quality, efficiency and growth projects).
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with teams

Internal applicants: This role has been graded a T2 opportunity. Please discuss this role with your line manager before applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close: Sunday 20th October, 2024