Packaging Development Associate Technologist - MEA

Job DescriptionJob Title: Packaging Development Associate Technologist - MEADepartment: R&DReporting to: Packaging Development Manager - MEALocation: Heinz Factory, 6th of October City, EgyptRole PurposeThe Kraft Heinz Company is looking for Packaging Development Associate Technologist who will have the desired level of technical capability to drive and execute Packaging agenda (innovations, renovations, productivity and ESG) in according with the Company’s strategic and annual plans. The delivery of new packaging solutions, VE (Value Engineering), SC (Supply Chain) projects and the enabling of ESG projects will be your primary responsibility. Responsibilities You will be supporting the development of new and improved packaging solutions in the framework of NPD activities, value engineering and ESG activities in MEA.Coordinating processes by carrying out packaging development & improvement projects for existing and new productsSupport the creation of specifications of packaging materials of all products-ensuring that the specs are kept accurate and up to dateTo follow up and report the sample studies of all designed and developed packagesDeveloping projects regarding alternative materials and packaging processes -carrying out saving studiesAttend packaging trial, coordinate trials plans, <materials.Support> lab activities related to packagingCoordinate supplier relations related to new NPDS, and technical specifications.Experience and Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial or Chemical) / Food Technology DegreeWork Experience: 1- 3 years in Packaging DevelopmentLanguage Knowledge: Proficient English Technical SkillsKnowing key packaging formats, materials, key characteristics, analytical methods, regulatory and legal aspects, etcKnowing manufacturing: key packaging machines, principles of operatingSoft SkillsAnalytical and has attention to detailsMust be able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyCritical thinking & Ability to SimplifyCommunication SkillsLocation(s)6 October Factory Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.