Address
Form of workJoin us at this exciting stage of the Sara Lee story…
The Central Coast is the home of Sara Lee, and for us at the Lisarow site, we believe that Dessert is the best part of the meal and you should never skimp on the best bit! The Sara Lee story has just got a whole lot more exciting as under new leadership, we continue to dedicate our efforts to producing delicious desserts and baked goods using quality, authentic ingredients. We approach our craft by ensuring we stay true to traditional recipes yet also like to offer a contemporary twist now and then. We believe in producing real food with the right taste that everyone can enjoy and savour. That’s why lives are made sweeter with Sara Lee.
About The Role
This is a sweet opportunity for a hands on Packaging Technologist to ensure operational efficiency of manufacturing packaging systems, all packaging aspects of innovation and cost-saving projects, focus on process simplification, and provision of technical support for end-to-end supply chain initiatives relating to packaging/packing including partnering with vendors/suppliers. This is a hands on role as champion for the packaging priorities of the organization with all stakeholders including production, maintenance, operations and commercial.
The opportunity:
Packaging Technical Management
- Work with Production, Engineering and Purchasing to ensure new products/packaging are manufactured efficiently and packing equipment operates efficiently, effectively and in specification.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and minimise production disruptions.
- New floor layout designs
- Lead and collaborate with Production on initiatives around waste, labour, scheduling/planning
- Act as conduit from Production packing hall to maintenance to ensure line performance and schedule adherence
- Own and manage palletising room performance, including improvements and opportunities
New Product Development
- Develop packaging solutions for innovation, renovation, sustainable and operational (cost savings, quality, complexity reduction) on time and in full, by following best practices in packaging.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop new packaging solutions to support and fuel our innovation pipeline.
- Drive the implementation of sustainable packaging platforms and targets, including management of the Packaging Covenant process
- Source, in conjunction with Purchasing, new packaging and raw materials to ensure business continuity and delivery of NPD.
Sustainable Cost Improvement
- Pack consolidation programs in context of end to end supply chain, from product packing through to shippers and pallet requirements
- Find, implement, and drive cost improvements in packaging and production processes.
- Be the central co-ordination point for packaging cost-out projects.
Process Development
- Supervise for new production and existing packaging/products in the plant.
- Assist in problem solving in production
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within FMCG, food or dairy production environments
- Technical proficiency in packaging technology and materials, including experience with label development software, ERP, and other systems.
- Demonstrated creativity and passion for food packaging and sustainability, with a track record of delivering valuable outcomes.
- Demonstrated superior problem-solving skills
- Resilient, driven and curious.
- Self-Starter with the ability to lead key packaging initiatives and manage multiple projects and commitments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate peers and communicate with all levels of management.
- Project Management Skills - experience in leading and delivering projects from concept to completion.
If this role sounds like the icing on the career cake, we'd love to hear from you.
