Packaging Specialist

Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We are now seeking an experienced professional with a passion for innovation and attention to join our team as a Packaging Specialist. You’ll collaborate with our relevant stakeholders and suppliers to set packaging specifications for new packaging, including all critical quality requirements. This is a plant based at Coca-Cola Ballina, Co. Mayo & reports to the Process Quality Assurance Manager. What you will do for us

• Packaging Quality Assurance: work cross-functionally with suppliers, customers, and other plant stakeholders to set critical quality specifications for safety, to optimize OEE, supply chain, and regulatory compliance of packaging.
• Organize and lead meetings with packaging suppliers to optimize efficiency.
• Compliance: monitor, conduct, and update the packaging inspection and testing plan to verify the compliance of the packages received with the defined technical specifications.
• Development and Optimization of Packaging : develop and approve, in accordance with The Coca-Cola Company's quality standards, new packaging and packaging suppliers to guarantee and improve the quality of the services and raw materials supplied to the Company whilst considering sustainability.
• Stakeholder Support : support packaging issues investigation or troubleshooting, identifying root cause and corrective actions, making changes as needed (training, specification update, equipment changes).
• Lead Packaging Supplier Development & Technical Visits including audits as required.
• Support Commercial Product Supply (CPS) Packaging Network by providing Subject Matter Expertise: share technical expertise, participate in global projects and packaging initiatives with other sites within the Commercial Product Supply.
• Operational Excellence drive, manage and embed a continuous improvement culture within the team to deliver improvements through lean principles and systems.

• University bachelor’s degree in science or engineering for example Packaging, Polymer, or related field preferred.
• Relevant experience and knowledge of Quality Systems & Tools (problem solving, pareto analysis) and Packaging Technology & development.
• Technical knowledge and skills in project management, packaging development, approval, and quality control of packaging for food products is required.
• Knowledge of packaging regulations for food contact and the transport of hazardous materials (UN Certification).
• Auditing proficiency and formal qualification in food safety auditing would be an advantage.
• Competent in IT applications for example Power BI, SAP, Office, Flowcharting)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work to deadlines.