Packaging Innovation Asst. Manager - Apply
Company
Black Pearl Consult
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
We’re currently hiring an Assistant Manager – Packaging Innovation to join a dynamic and growing food manufacturing business in the region.
If you have a strong background in packaging development for food or beverage products, this could be a great opportunity to step into a role where you’ll directly influence product quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
What you’ll be doing:
• Lead the development of packaging solutions for new and existing food products
• Evaluate and select packaging materials (flexible, rigid, etc.)
• Conduct testing related to shelf life, durability, and product compatibility
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, QA, and Marketing
• Identify opportunities to optimize packaging cost and improve efficiency
• Support sustainability initiatives through innovative packaging approaches
Requirements
What we’re looking for:
• 8+ years of experience in packaging development within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with packaging materials, testing, and validation
• Strong understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to work closely with factory operations and product teams
• Experience in cost reduction and packaging optimization is a strong advantage
To view other vacancies we have, please check our website (www.blackpearlconsult.com) and follow us on our social media accounts - LinkedIn /Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website.
If you have a strong background in packaging development for food or beverage products, this could be a great opportunity to step into a role where you’ll directly influence product quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
What you’ll be doing:
• Lead the development of packaging solutions for new and existing food products
• Evaluate and select packaging materials (flexible, rigid, etc.)
• Conduct testing related to shelf life, durability, and product compatibility
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, QA, and Marketing
• Identify opportunities to optimize packaging cost and improve efficiency
• Support sustainability initiatives through innovative packaging approaches
Requirements
What we’re looking for:
• 8+ years of experience in packaging development within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with packaging materials, testing, and validation
• Strong understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to work closely with factory operations and product teams
• Experience in cost reduction and packaging optimization is a strong advantage
To view other vacancies we have, please check our website (www.blackpearlconsult.com) and follow us on our social media accounts - LinkedIn /Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website.
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