Packaging Manager

8-12 NORTHERN AVENUE, VIC, AU, 3194

• Shape the future of sustainable packaging
• Lead Strategic Packaging Innovation
• Collaborate globally, Impact locally

About Us

Join our team at McCormick, a leading food manufacturing site known for our commitment to quality and safety. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset. We put our people first, people who take what they do seriously but not themselves and have been recognized as an Employer of Choice. We are home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be The Future of Flavor!

Benefits

• A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back! Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
• Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
• Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
• Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Packaging Manager to lead all packaging development and commercialisation activities for our Australian business. This critical role spans Consumer, Flavour Solutions, CCI, and PLP initiatives, providing technical leadership across new product development, packaging innovation, sustainability, APCo compliance, and operational troubleshooting.

You will ensure packaging performance and reliability through close collaboration with Operations, Procurement, Marketing, Quality, and global packaging partners. Additionally, you will act as the key Australian contact supporting North America and APAC packaging projects linked to our Palmwoods and Clayton manufacturing sites.

Key responsibilites include;

• Lead end-to-end packaging development for Australian NPD, EPD, artwork, and CCI projects.
• Own Australia’s packaging component of global/regional projects (IML tubes, pots, new formats) and manage factory trials and qualification.
• Deliver APCo Action Plan, annual reporting, and PLP sustainability targets.
• Manage recyclability assessments, PCR integration, material changes, and supplier sustainability programs.
• Maintain all packaging specifications for Australia and oversee testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with Procurement, QA, SC, Marketing, and Operations to deliver packaging solutions and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Represent Australia in global packaging forums and share learnings across regions.
• Provide coaching and development to packaging technologists or contractors and improve systems and processes (Smartsheet, SAP RD, PLM).

Ideal Candidate

You are a technical leader with a passion for packaging innovation and sustainability. You thrive in cross-functional environments and have strong project management skills to deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget.

What you’ll bring;

• Degree in Packaging, Engineering, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in packaging development and commercialisation within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, sustainability practices, and APCo compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead trials, troubleshoot operational issues, and maintain rigorous quality standards.
• Familiarity with SAP, PLM systems, and specification management.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make an impact and lead packaging innovation for a global brand, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications by close of business Friday, 19 December 2025.

Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application. Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.