Packaging Innovation & Process Engineer Senior Manager

Packaging Innovation & Process Engineer Senior ManagerLocation: Kuala Lumpur (Hybrid)A global FMCG company and seeking a Senior Manager to own the region's hybrid packaging and process agenda. This is a critical hybrid role requiring a blend of deep Packaging Development and Process Engineering expertise to ensure compelling product experience, sustainability, and efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and innovation of packaging solutions (packaging development area), focusing on innovation skills, quality, and cost efficiency.Lead process design development, optimization, and continuous improvement for product innovation and scale-up, ensuring the transfer of scalable manufacturing processes from concept to full productionDrive cost savings and profitability through packaging and process optimization, using continuous improvement methodologiesPossess strong technical business leadership skills and experience managing people. Strong project management capabilities are highly beneficial.Lead, coach, and develop a technical R&D team and provide strong technical business leadership across the teamRequired Skills & Experience10+ years of experience in R&D or Engineering, in a middle to senior level managerial capacity. Must have experience to manage people and manage key stakeholdersConfectionery background is the first priority, but food and the beverage industry will also be considered.Hands-on experience in packaging materials/equipment, strong analytical skills (Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis), and proven track record managing complex projects with agilityMust be proactive, strategic, and possess the technical business leadership skills to operate effectively across a complexity.Good command of English is essential.Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.