Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.

Neither are we.

Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.

Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

We are seeking a Packaging Technologist to lead the development and execution of innovative, efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions across our Hygiene categories, including Bath Tissue, Facial Tissue, and Feminine Care.

In this role, you will combine technical expertise with strong project management skills to deliver packaging innovations, cost optimization initiatives, and continuous improvements.

You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to ensure all packaging meets performance, consumer, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do:

Packaging Development & Execution


* Lead end-to-end development of packaging for new products, product modifications, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives.


* Deliver solutions that meet all performance, quality, and sustainability standards.


* Manage project timelines, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.


* Maintain full compliance with internal standards and quality systems.


* Provide and approve line drawings and artwork for primary and secondary packaging.


* Attend and approve print runs where needed.


* Provide technical packaging expertise to cross-functional project teams.


* Identify and escalate risks where required to keep stakeholders fully aligned.

Specifications & Documentation


* Create and maintain accurate packaging specifications, technical drawings, and bills of materials.


* Ensure full compliance with QMS requirements.


* Maintain SAP data integrity and manage the internal packaging database.


* Ensure consistency in barcoding, artwork, and color standards.


* Communicate updates and database changes to relevant stakeholders.

Trials & Validation


* Plan and coordinate packaging line trials, pilot production runs, and material testing.


* Analyze test results and recommend design or process improvements.


* Prepare and share trial reports with business partners.

Cross-Functional Collaboration


* Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Supply Planning, and suppliers to ensure packaging solutions meet technical, commercial, and operational needs.


* Participate in project meetings and provide packaging feasibility guidance.


* Support decision-making with insights on cost, sustainability, and manufacturability.


* Ensure smooth integration of packaging changes into production and supply chain proc...