Job Description:
* Lead the provision of the Australia & New Zealand R&D Packaging and Process technologies.
* Mars Petcare is home to market-leading brands such as PEDIGREE, DINE, & WHISKAS.
* Permanent, full-time role based in Wodonga.
Join Mars Petcare as our Value Leadership R&D Pack and Process Technologist - WOD & BTH, responsible for leading the provision of the Australia & New Zealand R&D Packaging and Process technologies for VL projects and new project scoping for Wodonga (WOD) and Bathurst (BTH) sites necessary to support the ANZ VL program.
This includes the accountability for successful handover of development to WOD and BTH R&D and Supply teams.
Reporting into the C&T and VL R&D program manager, you'll play a key role in shaping strategy, optimizing decision-making, and ensuring seamless integration with global initiatives.
Please note that there would be occasional travel required to our Bathurst site.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop/modify all packaging formats and existing/new processing capabilities in the immediate Dry, Wet and C&T portfolios and provide key technical input into the implementation and assurance of any corporate Q&FS standards associated with existing or new packaging and/or packaging processes.
* Collaborate with the BTH and WOD R&D and Supply teams to handover developments in plant validation on new pack formats and/or processes.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders in the handover 1 process on WOD and BTH sites when there is: new pack, change in pack, process change, new Q&FS standard, supplier change or new supplier.
* Lead/participate in the Handover 1 process. Provide any training related to the activity and ensure all documentation is completed for handover.
* Lead and execute VL packaging and process development/improvement activities which improve equipment efficiencies, reduce waste and improve process capabilities with alignment of VL R&D Program Lead and VL Program Lead.
* Lead/participate in L3 problem solving, generate new VL pack and process cost-saving ideas and troubleshooting activities to resolve and improve cost on both WOD and BTH sites.
* Proactive learning, knowledge sharing and alignment seeking within WOD and BTH R&D teams during VL ideation and execution phases.
What We're Looking For
* Education & Professional Qualification: Food Science, engineering, chemistry, or equivalent BS degree preferred.
* Knowledge/Experience: Minimum 3 years working experience in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, Packaging/Process or Product Development.
* Working knowledge: of food processing and packaging technology is highly preferred.
Be part of a team dedicated to Creating a Better World for Pets .
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
* An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Applications close: Sunday the 30th of March, 2025.
Please note: This role is also known as (Value Leadership (VL) Packaging and Process Development Technologist - WOD & BTH) has been graded as a T1 opportunity; please ensure you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying, including obtaining their endorsement.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.