R&D Packaging - Contract

More than just a recruitment company. At PRTR, we have been a part of our customer's success for 30 years as their total HR solutions partner. With 550 dedicated professionals and over 15,000 outsourced staff, we will continue to carry out our mission to develop a better career, a better life, and a better society, and thrive to become the No.1 people solutions organization in Southeast Asia.

Job Description:

Packaging Project Support Asia

• Lead low- to medium-complexity packaging projects, including new pack sizes, carton development, promotional packaging, and business continuity initiatives.
• Coordinate packaging activities and deliverables across cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.
• Lead packaging trial execution, sample management, documentation, and project reporting.
• Support packaging quality investigations and the implementation of corrective actions as required.

Packaging Specifications & Systems Management

• Create, maintain, and update packaging specifications, technical drawings, test methods, and DMO documentation for Thailand, Indonesia, and Asia Foods portfolios.
• Ensure packaging documentation is accurate, compliant, and maintained in relevant systems according to PepsiCo standards and timelines.
• Support CAST workflows, packaging material changes, and specification updates related to innovation, productivity, supplier changes, and business continuity projects.
• Maintain data integrity, version control, and compliance through regular data verification and system checks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support packaging trials and commercialization activities.

Artwork & DMO Coordination

• Coordinate artwork development and DMO approval processes across Thailand, Indonesia, and Asia Foods projects.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure timely artwork execution and approvals.
• Track artwork milestones and resolve issues to support on-time commercialization.
• Maintain artwork records and approval documentation in compliance with company requirements.

Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain project trackers, dashboards, and reports to support project visibility and performance monitoring
• Analyze packaging data and prepare reports to support business and project decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging processes, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support digitalization and data management initiatives within the Packaging R&D organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Packaging, R&D, Product Development, Technical Documentation, Regulatory Documentation, or related functions.
• Experience in FMCG or Food & Beverage industries preferred.
• Experience with packaging specifications, artwork management, or similar data management platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data management tools.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, packaging specifications, and artwork development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and customer-focused mindset.
• Effective collaboration across multifunctional and multicultural teams.
• Valid driving license required; able to travel and conduct site visits independently across Thailand and other locations within the assigned region.
• Good communication in English.