Category Technologist (Food Packaging)

Requisition ID: 54539
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Work Location: Plentong, Johor
Reporting: Category Technologist Lead

Key responsibilities

Packaging Materials Portfolio Management

Custodian of Packaging Library within category and accountable for technical aspects of packaging.
Manage packaging lifecycle which including code creation, extension, block approval in MDG, review related technical documents and governing processes.
Support new packaging code set up by collecting required doc and coordinate technical details from suppliers.
Support the standardization of specifications, descriptions, and codes. Provide technical support of regional packaging code consolidation/category transformation and buying specifications project.
Manage packaging technical review exercise with new business acquisition and internal product transfer request.
Support the RDA function through satisfying project needs from concept through commercialization, including optimization and troubleshooting.
Assist & consult RDA on packaging technical questions.
Manage the technical relationship with our suppliers and assist with RDA engagement when working on maintenance & new sourcing needs.
Coordinate supplier collaboration opportunities with procurement/RDA representatives through technical presentations, innovation etc.

Profit Improvement and Sustainability Project Management

Coordinate, review and approve the technical aspects of Profit Improvement and Sustainability Program’s relating to packaging category with Category Buyers, manage use of opportunistic packaging purchase.
Drive PIP and Sustainability Project Implementation from technical perspective.
Conduct packaging technical evaluation, coordinating and attend trial runs together with site stakeholders.

Operational Excellence

To provide technical advice and support on quality / operational issues related to packaging if required.
Work with supply chain to optimize usage of packaging stock and to review for substitution in situation of stock shortage.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering, or related science field are preferred.
Basic understanding of packaging knowledge and project management skill will be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years of experiences in manufacturing environment.
To drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Posting Type: LI

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