Our client, a leading multinational in the food & beverage FMCG sector, is seeking a Regional Aseptic Packaging Engineer to support its growing network of co-manufacturing partners across the APAC region. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, optimizing packaging processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based in Singapore.
As an Aseptic Packaging Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in aseptic packaging operations, ensuring consistent quality, productivity, and cost optimization across manufacturing partners. You will play a critical role in troubleshooting plant issues, supporting new product launches, and developing operational best practices to strengthen manufacturing capabilities across the network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to ensure quality, productivity, and cost efficiency across packaging operations.
- Build aseptic packaging operations expertise and capability within the supplier network.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing-related issues to minimize downtime.
- Support technical training programs and contribute to developing skill enhancement plans for packaging teams.
- Partner with co-manufacturers on new packaging launches and product commercialization.
- Conduct manufacturing audits and follow up on process improvement actions.
- Collaborate with QA teams to investigate and resolve product quality issues.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance systems to sustain production performance.
- Support and lead projects involving new plant installations, process upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage project timelines and ensure on-time delivery through cross-functional coordination.
- Identify and execute cost optimization projects and process efficiency improvements within the manufacturing network.
- Strengthen supply chain and manufacturing systems through proactive project execution.
- Execute technical trials and process validations for new products and packaging technologies.
- Partner with co-manufacturers on product enhancements and process optimization.
- Assess the technical feasibility of new manufacturing partners and suppliers.
- Drive compliance with internal manufacturing standards and ensure continuous improvement across partner sites.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Food or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in Tetra Pak aseptic filling operations or equivalent liquid packaging systems.
- Strong understanding of low-acid aseptic beverage production and related processing constraints.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety management systems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and cultural environments.
- Willingness to travel across the region
Interested applicants are invited to Apply or send their CVs to [Confidential Information]
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