Essity Looking for Packaging Technologist at Kawerau, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

Essity Australasia is a leading consumer care and hygiene solutions company, manufacturing and marketing a number of market leading brands including Sorbent, Purex, Handee Ultra, Libra, Tork and TENA.  Essity’s purpose is to make it easier for hygiene, health and well-being to be part of everyday life. 

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with state of the art equipment? Do you have a passion for sustainability and recyclable material? Join our team as a Packaging Technologist and help us create better products for our customers and the environment.

About The Role   

Based at our Kawerau manufacturing site, you will work with our Operations Manager – Converting and other experts to develop, test, and improve our packaging. You will also work with customers and suppliers to find out what they need and want from our packaging.

You will be part of a team that is always looking for new ways to reduce cost, improve quality, and reduce waste. You will also have a chance to learn from our global partners at Essity Global about the latest trends and innovations in packaging, with a strong focus on sustainability and recycled materials.

We’re proud to be one of the first manufacturers in NZ to be using recycled materials in our packaging and do this with state-of-the-art equipment in our Converting factory with more equipment on its way.

This is a full time, permanent role that offers variety, challenge, and opportunity. If you are passionate about packaging and have the right skills and qualifications, apply now!

What you will Do  

• Working with marketing managers, artwork designers, pre-press providers, packaging suppliers, manufacturing process leaders and outsourced product suppliers to deliver packaging of the required quality and performance on time within budget
• Drive & lead the business in sustainable packaging technologies, proactively search for materials to reduce cost
• Planning and leading the packaging component of new product launches and product range upgrades
• Development of technically sound, formally documented, packaging material and print specifications
• Ensuring print and packaging acceptance processes at critical first-run press approvals are completed
• Provision of technical input to relevant cross-business unit and cross-functional R&D and PI projects
• Delivering continuous improvement projects in line with annual goals and objectives

About You

As an experienced Packaging Technologist, you will bring an excellent ability to communicate and relate with a wide range of people within and outside of the business and have a high level of organisational skills. You are adept at coaching and mentoring others, multitasking, problem-solving, and clearly presenting information. Your adaptability, creativity, and attention to detail will drive the success of our team and contribute significantly to our business goals.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and attributes:

• Degree qualified engineer in process, packing, or printing.
• 3-5 years in a similar role as a packaging technologist or packaging engineer.
• Background in high-speed packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and relationship-building skills – you work well in a team and can influence others when needed!
• Experience managing projects and the documentation required, with SAP/APO experience.
• Proven experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positivity, self-motivation, and a solutions-focused approach – you see road bumps as a challenge, not a disaster!
• An innovative, inquisitive approach and ‘out of box thinking’.
• An eagerness to learn and develop your career with us!

What We Offer    

At Essity, we believe everyone’s learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

As a Packaging Technologist, you will enjoy:  

• A dynamic team environment built on the foundations of authenticity, respect, and a passion for what we do 
• An opportunity to contribute to a flourishing and vibrant global business with a focus on employee development and improving everyday living through our tailored offerings  
• A competitive salary package – $90,000 – $120,000 per year (experience based)
• Fully funded RegularCare Southern Cross medical insurance
• Free income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance
• Free onsite Annual Health Checks, Flu Vaccinations and Nurse & Doctor Appointments
• Annual wellness day and free onsite parking

If this sounds like your next move, please apply with your up-to-date CV & cover letter by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

Applications Close: Friday 28 February 2025.

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards  

  

 

Together, we are improving lives, every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:

Essity250668