PACKING TECHNOLOGIST

We are excited to offer the role of a Sourcing Packaging Technologist .
This role reports to the Sourcing Manager - Directs and sits within our Group Operations team. This role play a critical role in delivering long-term, sustainable value through the development and optimisation of packaging used across the Blackmores Group.
You’ll be the technical lead for packaging components used at our manufacturing sites and with third-party packers, ensuring they meet our standards for quality, safety, sustainability, and performance.
You will be based either in our Surry Hills or Warriewood site and is expected to work three days in office and 2 days from home.

• Assess the capability and suitability of packaging suppliers and materials
• Lead packaging development, trials, and implementation across internal and external sites
• Resolve packaging issues at root cause and manage change control processes
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Sustainability, and Engineering teams
• Maintain packaging specifications and ensure GMP validation activities are completed
• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for packaging and contract packing
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in packaging design and supply