Packaging Manager (FMCG)

Packaging Manager to drive innovation and sustainability across its product portfolion in FMCG sector

Packaging Manager

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Cikarang

Keywords: packaging development, FMCG sector, sustainability, collaborative environment, technical leadership, innovation projects, cross-functional teamwork, regulatory compliance

A leading global organisation in the fast-moving consumer goods sector is seeking a Packaging Manager to join their team in Cikarang. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of packaging, driving technical excellence, and delivering innovative solutions that delight consumers. You will be empowered to influence both local and global projects, working closely with marketing, innovation, and production teams to ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and consumer appeal. The company offers a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth encouraged through ongoing training opportunities and exposure to international best practices. With flexible working opportunities and a commitment to employee well-being, this is the perfect setting for you to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

• Take ownership of end-to-end packaging development for high-profile products within a globally recognised FMCG business, ensuring each solution aligns with consumer insights and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared success.
• Benefit from a stable, long-term employment arrangement with opportunities for professional development, knowledge sharing, and involvement in cutting-edge innovation projects.

What you'll do:

As Packaging Manager you will be at the forefront of technical development for packaging solutions within a highly respected FMCG organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with marketing teams to translate consumer needs into innovative packaging concepts that are both functional and appealing. You will manage the entire lifecycle of packaging projects from initial concept through industrialisation—ensuring that each step meets rigorous standards for quality, cost control, timing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility. By compiling comprehensive technical documentation and coordinating validation processes across departments you will ensure smooth project execution. Your proactive approach to risk management will help safeguard project timelines while your commitment to continuous improvement will drive enhancements in product performance and sustainability. In this role you will also have the chance to support early-stage innovation initiatives by working alongside dedicated innovation teams—making your mark on future product launches. Success in this position requires strong communication skills as you engage with internal colleagues as well as external partners; your ability to foster collaboration will be key to achieving shared goals.

• Drive the technical development of packaging and finished products by collaborating closely with marketing teams to transform consumer insights into practical technical solutions.
• Oversee every stage of the packaging process including design, approval (homologation), specification, and industrialisation while ensuring alignment with quality, timing, cost, and sustainability objectives.
• Collect and integrate all relevant technical, production, economic, safety, environmental impact, and standardisation requirements necessary for effective packaging design.
• Conduct comprehensive risk analyses during the design phase and implement robust action plans to mitigate potential issues.
• Approve technical packaging designs that optimise production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, timing precision, quality assurance, sustainability targets, and consumer-centricity.
• Compile detailed technical documentation such as drawings, preliminary specifications, and guidelines required for quotations and project execution.
• Organise, coordinate, and approve various validation processes in accordance with established design quality systems while disseminating accurate technical specifications.
• Monitor all stages of the packaging schedule proactively identifying risks or deviations and communicating these effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Support early-stage innovation projects through seamless collaboration with cross-functional innovation teams to drive new product initiatives forward.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in existing products focusing on functionality enhancement, cost reduction, perceived value increase, sustainability advancement, quality improvement, and productivity gains.

What you bring:

To excel as Packaging Manager you will bring substantial experience gained within the FMCG industry—ideally spanning over eight years—with deep expertise in managing end-to-end packaging development processes. Your educational background in Packaging or a closely related discipline provides a solid foundation for your technical decision-making. You are adept at navigating complex project environments where clear communication empathy for stakeholder perspectives and collaborative problem-solving are essential. Your familiarity with advanced molding technologies enables you to evaluate options critically while ensuring optimal outcomes for each project. A keen awareness of evolving sustainability trends coupled with strict regulatory compliance ensures that your work not only meets but exceeds industry expectations. Your ability to document processes meticulously supports transparency throughout project lifecycles while your enthusiasm for supporting innovation initiatives positions you as a valuable contributor to new product success. Above all your commitment to continuous learning adaptability within multicultural settings and dedication to nurturing positive relationships make you an ideal fit for this influential role.

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in Packaging or a related field is essential for this role.
• Between 8–15 years of proven experience working specifically within packaging management roles in the fast-moving consumer goods sector is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organisation as well as with external partners is vital.
• Hands-on knowledge of all molding technologies used in FMCG—including injection molding (IM), extrusion blow molding (EBM), injection stretch blow molding (ISBM), and injection blow molding (IBM)—is expected.
• Experience managing complex projects independently while also contributing positively as part of cross-functional teams is important.
• A thorough understanding of sustainability requirements along with adherence to both local Indonesian regulations and international standards is necessary.
• Proven track record in conducting risk analysis during design phases followed by implementation of effective action plans is highly valued.
• Ability to compile clear technical documents such as drawings specifications guidelines for quotation purposes demonstrates attention to detail.
• Experience supporting innovation projects at early stages through collaborative teamwork adds significant value.
• A passion for continuous improvement particularly regarding functionality cost perceived value sustainability quality productivity will set you apart.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in the fast-moving consumer goods sector renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality innovation and sustainable business practices. Employees benefit from an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity encourages open communication fosters mutual respect among colleagues at all levels. The company invests heavily in professional development offering access to world-class training resources mentorship programmes international networking opportunities—empowering individuals like you to grow personally professionally within their chosen field. Flexible working arrangements generous benefits packages robust health wellness initiatives further demonstrate their dedication towards employee well-being satisfaction making it an employer of choice among top talent worldwide. By joining this team you become part of a supportive network where your contributions are recognised celebrated paving way long-term career progression fulfilment.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an impactful role where your expertise shapes tomorrow’s packaging solutions we encourage you to apply now!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.