Packaging Specialist

**Packaging Specialist**

**POSITION SNAPSHOT**

Location: Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Company: Nestlé Central Arabia
Full-Time Contract

Reports to: Operations Start-up Manager (functionally dotted to Application Group and Packaging in MENA)

Note: This is a project-based role, once the project is completed, the job opportunities in the factory will be available with preference for the project team to join the factory structure, considering the suitable opportunity and sustained performance during the project.

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Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.

We are looking for a Packaging Specialist with basic knowledge in chemistry/ food, with experience in Projects / Operations management in a food industry facility, to join Nestle in a Green Field Project Team where Nestle is investing to build a new Factory in Saudi.

In this role, you will act as key player to ensure compliance first time of the Materials and process during project phase, prepare the startup and ensure readiness as per the target timeline (Training and people development is a key action in the Project phase). One of the key deliverables in this project is to assess and develop local suppliers specifically for packaging materials.

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Focus of this role during the project life cycle is to:_**
- **_ You are key provider of the Specifications (Packaging Materials) as per the Nestle Standards._**:

- **_ In case of local Materials, ensure that the Specifications are adapted and aligned with the Market regulation and compliant._**:

- **_ You will be the Driver of the approval process of the local suppliers (Packaging materials) and ensure compliance to Nestle Standards._**:

- **_ In the installation phase, you will support providing the Production requirement for full compliance and easy startup and performance of the lines as per the targets. Standard procedures readiness is a key enabler._**:

- **_ Team building and Knowledge transfer to the shopfloor is a key ask in this function._**

**A DAY IN THE LIFE **

**Management Responsibilities**
- Provide the Nestle specifications (Packaging Materials) to different stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance of these specifications to local legislations.
- Drive and Support approval of local suppliers, define action plans and ensure proper execution with Suppliers.
- Prepare the training tools (SOPs, Modules and Plans) to ensure knowledge transfer to the shopfloor. Establish the Standard procedures in preparation of the startup.
- Prepare and support a smooth and vertical startup.

**Functional Responsibilities**
- Ensure Material specifications are in place and adapted during the project to ensure product/packaging compliance.
- Document the transfer of knowledge and operational procedures for the industrialization of new products.
- Provide technical packaging/Product expertise and leadership in the project phase as well as in future renovations.
- Ensure and monitor the safety (Packaging Materials) and compliance requirement for the factory (DOC, surveillance plans, audits)
- Ensure state of the art Process and Packaging installations; identify improvements/ opportunities and validate solutions through CTAG/TCU network prior to implementation.
- Lead root cause analysis of identified process issues and ensure the implementation of corrective actions via tools (e.g. DMAIC) within a timeframe.
- Increase the Material (PM) knowledge levels within the factory through training.
- Identify the suited materials (PM) for an efficient equipment operation and product quality at optimum costs.

**What will make you successful**
- Min. 3-4 years of experience in Nutrition with background of biology, pharmacy, chemistry, or similar field of study.
- Good knowledge of Packaging materials and Process operation units.
- Project planning and project execution experience is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Commitment to a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, safety, compliance, and quality.
- People oriented and results focused.