McCormick & Company

Packaging Development Manager

McCormick & Company

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: VIC • Australia

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About the role

  • Lead end-to-end packaging development for Australian NPD, EPD, artwork, and CCI projects.
  • Own Australia’s packaging component of global/regional projects (IML tubes, pots, new formats) and manage factory trials and qualification.
  • Deliver APCo Action Plan, annual reporting, and PLP sustainability targets.
  • Manage recyclability assessments, PCR integration, material changes, and supplier sustainability programs.
  • Maintain all packaging specifications for Australia and oversee testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
  • Partner with Procurement, QA, SC, Marketing, and Operations to deliver packaging solutions and cost-improvement initiatives.
  • Represent Australia in global packaging forums and share learnings across regions.
  • Provide coaching and development to packaging technologists or contractors and improve systems and processes (Smartsheet, SAP RD, PLM).

Requirements

  • Degree in Packaging, Engineering, Food Technology, or related discipline.
  • Proven experience in packaging development and commercialisation within FMCG or food manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials, sustainability practices, and APCo compliance.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.
  • Ability to lead trials, troubleshoot operational issues, and maintain rigorous quality standards.
  • Familiarity with SAP, PLM systems, and specification management.
Benefits
  • A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
  • Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
  • Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back! Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
  • Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
  • Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
  • Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.
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Hard Skills & Tools
packaging developmentpackaging materialssustainability practicesrecyclability assessmentsPCR integrationfactory trialstroubleshootingquality standardscommercialisation
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementsupplier negotiationcoachingdevelopmentleadership
Certifications
degree in Packagingdegree in Engineeringdegree in Food Technology