Overview:
Leading the development of Packaging solutions for the Asia Foods Markets with a particular focus on new products exported from Mainland China, Taiwan. The role covers innovation, productivity and sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver packaging solutions that support the Innovation agenda for the Asia Foods, and IndoChina Foods Business units, within agreed timings and budget.
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Identify, evaluate, and validate new packaging materials, formats, and processing technologies to support innovation and productivity targets.
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Autonomously represent the R&D Packaging Function in cross-functional project meetings.
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Design the supply chain validation plan and join the validation in PEP site or COMAN site to validate new packaging designs
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Create and maintain unambiguous packaging specifications that are compliant with PepsiCo R&D best practices.
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Design and validate the proper multi pack or promotion pack based on business requirements
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Provide coaching and guidance to one junior Packaging Engineer.
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Demonstrate and exercise a commitment to promote, develop and improve the health, safety and welfare of our people.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Packaging Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Strong written and spoken English proficiency is essential.
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, across geographies.
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Minimum 4 years of experience in the Packaging Industry (R&D experience preferred) with strong knowledge of Packaging materials, formats and processes.
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Proven project management capability, with strong prioritisation and execution skills
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Creative, open-minded, and a fast learner.
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Positive, forward-thinking, and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
