R&D Packaging Specialist

Job Purpose

- Develop the new packaging and to improve existing packaging (make mock-up, conduct trials, issue technical drawing, write specification, create packaging code in SAP, issue Bill of Material, conduct transportation test, providing feedbacks to MKT/Sales/Purchasing/Production/QAQC team and suppliers).

- Brainstorming and implement cost optimization ideas.

- Support QAQC and production in solving packaging material problem and support Innovation/Production deliver automation packing machine

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Develop new packaging materials according to the new product brief for local & export product.

2. Co-ordinate with other departments for packaging related issues such as new product development to ensure that the quality and timeline of packaging is suitable for the new products.

3. Issue packaging specification and BOM

4. Conduct the packaging trial in the production line to ensure its quality, operation performance and compatibility with the production line.

5. Conduct the transportation test to ensure the packing alignment/packing configuration and the strength of packaging material along the whole chain, if needed.

6. Ensure shelf life test for packaging development is followed as procedure.

7. Action as a member of Packaging Material and Supplier Assessment to ensure packaging materials quality consistency.

8. Evaluate adequate and suitable materials to improve performance, quality, cost and environmental saving.

9. Test and qualify new packaging suppliers as well as alternative materials from cost, storage, and handling, utilization and transportation. Feedback test results to requester or initiators.

10. Support QA and Production in solving Packaging material problem.

11. Coach MKT team and others on the packaging knowledge, technology and standard production practices.

12. Others as assigned.