Position SnapshotLocation: Wahgunyah (Northeast Victoria – close to regional hubs of Albury/Wodonga and Wangaratta)Duration: Full time, Permanent3+ years' experience in a similar rolePosition SummaryJoining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.
At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.An opportunity currently exists for a Packaging Systems Engineer to join the Manufacturing Excellence Team based in our Wahgunyah Factory, the home of Uncle Toby's Snacks and Cereals.Serving as the primary technical resource for manufacturing knowledge on packaging and/or processing equipment, this role will provide technical leadership in the entire manufacturing / packaging process, in order to produce the maximum volume of high-quality product at the lowest cost and in the shortest time.A day in the life...Reporting to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager and driving strategic productivity and capacity solutions, key responsibilities include but not limited to:Identify opportunities to improve the productivity of existing systems using structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC and SMED.Develop and maintain system capacity and conduct capability studies to ensure optimal production rates and parameters.Actively participate in the Focused Improvement (FI) pillar for TPM.Improve system reliability and product quality (in conjunction with Maintenance and Quality team) as well as identifying productivity improvements including new technologies.Serve as R&D; liaison for testing, monitoring,



and evaluating new equipment and new products.Provide operating parameters (basic conditions) and ranges (flow rates, speeds, etc.)Develop, prepare, and deliver technical training to manufacturing personnel in order to increase their operational and technical capabilitiesWhat Will Make You SuccessfulJoining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.Degree in Food Science/Engineering/other technical discipline.3+ years Food Industry / Manufacturing, Engineering, factory design and related experience.Operative experience in producing & packaging, preferably in cereal breakfast products.Solid understanding of process development, engineering, manufacturing, or quality engineering.Project Management Experience (desirable in continuous improvement field).
Strong interpersonal, communication,



and influencing skills.Knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving tools.Ability to provide strong leadership and technical training to factory personnelPrevious experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.Applicants must have full Australian working rightsApplicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.BenefitsYou will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.In addition, we offer:Varied career experiences and personalised development supportWellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discountsDiversity & Inclusion initiatives and programPaid parental and partner leavePurchase Leave SchemeVolunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leaveDiscounted Nestlé productsOur StoryNestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness.
Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the excellent training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our ****-strong Oceania workforce.Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page company/nestle-s-a-
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📌 Packaging Systems Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills)
📍 Victoria