About the company/role:- Join a well‑established and respected pharmaceutical manufacturer known for producing high‑quality cosmetic and personal care products.
- Located in Melbourne’s South‑Eastern suburbs, this organisation continues to grow and innovate, creating an exciting opportunity for a motivated Packaging Technologist to join their team.
- This is a full‑time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday, standard business hours
This is an an excellent pathway for an experienced pharmaceutical professional looking to step into a Packaging Technologist role
Duties: This role will involve sourcing and offering innovative packaging solutions for new products, current products and market driven packaging changes that keep in mind the safety, efficiency and impact to the running of the production lines.
Reporting to the Global Product Projects Manager, your duties may include but are not limited to:
- Designing, developing, validating, and implementing packaging solutions for new and existing products
- Work with marketing/sales to understand the target market and the customer's needs to improve packaging design
- Deliver improvements to new and existing products
- Facilitate the packaging sustainability agenda for the ANZ business
- Regular contact with suppliers to explore alternative packaging materials for innovative solutions
- Ensure all packaging changes comply with relevant regulations to ensure regulatory compliance
- Providing technical advice on emerging packaging technologies including sustainability and recyclability of materials
- Managing all internal stakeholders and external partners relationships
To be successful for this role, you will possess the following:- Tertiary qualifications in Science, ideally with a focus on packaging or a related discipline
- Experience in quality or R&D within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong interest in transitioning into packaging technology
- Experience in plastic packaging manufacturing (highly regarded)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage strategic projects effectivel
Benefits: - Supportive and Collaborative Team Culture
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses
- Onsite parking
- Extensive opportunities for career growth and skill development
Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.