Technical Packaging Manager Technical Packaging Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • North York, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Packaging Manager is a key member of the business operations team working to develop and execute the Innovation and Renovation (I&R) business strategies. The main responsibility is to work on the development and introduction of new packaging solutions and be the local guardian of packaging standards. The Technical Packaging Manager will manage technical projects and support factory(ies) and marketing on projects/ initiatives related to packaging.

Requirements

• 6 years’ experience in packaging development in the food and beverage or consumer goods industry
• Degree in Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Mechanics, Industrial, Chemistry or Automation or equivalent
• Strong understanding of packaging sustainability, material selection and validation meeting recyclability requirements
• Proven ability to manage complex projects & diverse stakeholders
• Multi-project management including cross-functional projects.
• Factory operation in filling & packing /packaging industry (converters, equip.).
• Supplier & converter auditing.
• Factory experience (development or filling & packing operations).
• Working knowledge and Hands‑on experience to aseptic packaging processes (Expertise in aseptic is preferred but not required).
• Strong foundation in technical packaging fundamentals, including collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in compliance‑heavy or highly regulated packaging environments, such as Natural Health Products (NHP), medical nutrition, or similar regulated sectors.
• Exposure to packaging requirements driven by regulatory, claims, or safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical delivery of medium to high complexity I&R projects from concept to post launch evaluation using I2L by preparing, proposing and managing packaging projects in line with consumer needs, the business strategy and the operational set-up.
• Responsible to organize and document factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage handling, laboratory and transport tests for validation of new packaging and changes in specifications.
• Support to exploratory work into new business opportunities, assessing and communicating packaging technical feasibility.
• Deliver continuous optimization / Improvement of current packaging, filling and palletization operations within factory(ies) according to local business needs and supply situation and/or implementation of initiatives
• Develop and maintains within TAG the competencies required for packaging mastership
• Act as the link between technical community and local operations - Regular contact with Packaging & Design Networks, Nestle Research and Development and Suppliers to expand & develop technical competence and ways of improving packaging solutions
• Manage technical relationship with relevant suppliers and manage resolution of packaging materials complaints
• Assist factory(ies) and provide them with necessary support to ensure mastership of packaging operations
• Validation of documentation for food contact packaging & co-operate with Quality, Research and Development & Packaging Specialist to implement Packaging Material Monitoring Plan
• Travel to warehouses supplier or external manufactures

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Bonus eligibility
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees