Responsibilities
Lead packaging delivery across *****+ projects spanning NPD and sustainability
Own end-to-end outcomes across corrugated and rigid packaging formats
Build leadership capability in a high-performing FMCG R&D; environment
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Senior Packaging Technologist to join our Australian R&D; team and take a lead role across a diverse portfolio of packaging projects.
In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering packaging solutions across New Product Development (NPD), Value Engineering (VE) and Sustainability initiatives, ensuring outcomes are commercially viable, operationally robust and aligned to consumer and customer needs.
You'll play a key role in coaching and developing emerging talent, while leading multiple projects across a broad packaging portfolio including corrugated and rigid formats.
With *****+ projects in play at any time, this is a rapid-paced, highly collaborative role with exposure across the full value chain and opportunities for interstate and occasional international travel.
What You Will Do
Lead the delivery of packaging components across NPD, VE and sustainability projects to agreed cost, quality and timing targets
Develop and manage project plans, identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
Design and execute factory trials, ensuring robust data capture, analysis and clear recommendations
Provide technical input into packaging specifications and artwork briefs (TAB), ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements
Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Quality,



Regulatory and external suppliers to deliver fit-for-purpose packaging solutions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering, process optimisation and sustainability outcomes
Coach and develop junior team members, contributing to capability uplift across the function
What You Will Bring
5+ years' experience in packaging within an FMCG environment
Proven experience delivering NPD, value engineering and/or sustainability initiatives
Strong technical capability across packaging formats, including corrugated, flexible and rigid packaging
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across cross-functional teams
Experience working closely with manufacturing environments, including factory trials
Degree qualified in Materials Science, Engineering, Food Science or similar
Working knowledge of packaging regulations and APCO guidelines
Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or equivalent) to drive informed decision-making across packaging projects.
Who We Are
At Goodman Fielder, our purpose is making everyday food better for everyone.
We're proud custodians of some of Australia's most loved brands and are committed to innovation, quality and continuous improvement across our end-to-end value chain.
Lead a diverse and high-impact packaging project portfolio
Opportunity to mentor and influence capability across the team
Work cross-functionally across R&D;, Operations and Commercial teams
Exposure to national and international suppliers and manufacturing environments
Ongoing career development within a leading FMCG organisation
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📌 Senior Packaging Technologist (New South Wales)
🏢 Goodman Fielder
📍 New South Wales