Application Group Executive (1 year contract)

About the role

Responsible for providing technical support of product/process improvement projects, introduction of new and improved products as well as maintaining existing product. Support execution of Packaging related projects and initiatives at factory level in line with corporate packaging policies in terms of quality, safety and compliance. Support NPTC/Markets with expertise in nutrition science, ensure compliance with Nestlé policies and guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Support Packaging projects & trials at Factory level with focus on line performance, cost efficiency on time delivery and product quality
• Provide packaging input within the AGs proposing and evaluating best packaging alternatives for new products and improvements to existing products
• Organise and document factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage handling, laboratory and transport tests for validation of new packaging and changes in specifications
• Identify and recommend cost improvements and source reduction opportunities
• Initiate or participate in DMAIC exercises
• Support improvement of packaging quality going out of the factory lines
• Support packaging related quality and compliance directives
• Drive quality improvements in packaging
• Assist Factory QA to review packaging related on-line/off-line controls to prepare packaging monitoring plans
• Participate in supplier audits

About you

• Graduate in Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Mechanics, Industrial, Chemistry or Automation or equivalent (Materials Science, Printing)
• Packaging development in FMCG and packing operation in FMCG
• Problem solving approach
• Project management
• Supplier & converter auditing
• High level of organisational skills, coordination skill, communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Competent in filling & packing operation and line automation
• Competent in packaging quality, safety and compliance
• Ability to use Nestlé tools such as SAP
• Knowledge in packaging technology, material specifications, conversion process