Packaging Technologist

The Business

Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 7 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700.  Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – GREAT PEOPLE, and that is where you come in!
 
The Role

Our Marketing & Growth Team is looking for a Packaging Technologist to collaborate with cross- functional teams to design, develop and optimize packaging solutions to meet our corporate strategy and goals. 
As a Packaging Technologist, you will be:
  

• Working closely with colleagues across several departments, to define suitable packaging materials using both the P.R.E.P. and S.P.G. Tools.
• Leading and executing Packaging NPD and Optimisation Projects (inc. artwork approval) for branded and own-label products, liaise with Suppliers, and manage packaging specifications.
• Investigating and implementing cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Developing opportunities to reduce supplier input costs without compromising on levels of performance, safety, service, and growth targets.
• Developing and managing good working relationships within a broad geographic manufacturing and diverse supplier base, support VA / QA in investigating packaging related complaints and non-conformances.

  
The Person

To be successful in the role you will:
  

• Have Degree/diploma in Packaging Technology / Food Technology / Food Engineering, or similar.
• Have a high level of cross functional, with significant factory-floor (on the job), experience.
• Demonstrates Patties Values and behaviours.
• Be a proactive problem solver and diligent communicator.
• Have presence, credibility, self-confidence to make an immediately strong impact.
• An adaptable working style, strong time management skills and the willingness to contribute to a high performing team is crucial.
• To join our team, you will have an irresistible attitude and mindset with a collaborative approach to hitting key business objectives. 

What we offer you

At Patties Food Group we are an Equal Opportunity employer, that is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.  As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging, hybrid/flexible working arrangements, take home products, Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities. 

Join us now!
 
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.