Packaging Technology Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety, packaging quality, and compliance with company standards and local regulations
• Monitor and improve Packaging First Time Right (FTR) and reduce packaging‑related customer complaints
• Lead and support trials and developments for packaging materials (cans, glass bottles, cartons, labels, closures)
• Apply statistical and quality tools to monitor and improve process performance
• Support shopfloor problem‑solving, TPM activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical input and validation support for New Product Introduction (NPI) and projects
• Work closely with packaging material suppliers, including trials, testing, and supplier audits
• Translate food safety and quality standards into practical shopfloor execution
• Prepare structured documentation, reports, and training materials for packaging teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Packaging Technology, Food Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in Packaging Technology from Food / Beverage, or FMCG manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Food safety & Quality systems (e.g. HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000) & Thai FDA regulations
• Hands‑on experience working with production lines and cross‑functional teams
• Confident communicator who can act as a trusted technical advisor
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze data, manage projects and packaging trials, and deliver results
• Demonstrates a strong ownership mindset, taking accountability for quality and results
• Uses a data‑driven and continuous improvement mindset to challenge the status quo
• Good working proficiency in English
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools is an advantage