Packaging & Process Technologist

Job Description

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team and drive innovation and excellence in packaging and process technology. In this dual role, you’ll be at the forefront of solving complex challenges, continuously enhancing both packaging and process technology solutions, and supporting seamless deployment. If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What you’ll do:

• Resolve packaging and process issues impacting quality, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Adapt pack process conditions and process conditions as required to ensure that all packs and products run efficiently and meet required semi-finished and finished product specifications.

• Collaborate with Packaging Engineers and the Product Teams to help deploy new packaging within defined process capabilities.

• Ensure packaging SRCs meet product specifications and standards, recommending improvements where needed.

• Apply CI/Lean tools (e.g. Six Sigma, FMEA) to optimise packaging processes, reduce waste and costs, and meet quality targets.

• Partner with key stakeholders on packaging/process changes and develop troubleshooting guides to support smooth implementation.

Your unique ingredients:

• Food Science, Process Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 2 + years working experience in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, Packaging/Process or Product Development.

• Continuance Improvement mindset.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

• Convenient onsite parking for a hassle-free commute

Internal applicants: This role has been graded a T1 opportunity. Please discuss this role with your line manager before applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Please note: Applications close Sunday, 22nd March 2026.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.