Haleon

Technical Packaging Engineer

Ireland - Dungarvan Full time

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Packaging Engineer

Job Purpose

  • Packaging expert on multiple packaging processes at the manufacturing site.
  • Support packaging elements of New Product Introductions to meet product
    launch dates.
  • Control and improve all aspects of packaging within site remit.
  • Support the delivery for new packaging technology initiatives as required.
    Implement packaging validation and packaging components Change Control as required
  • Detailed and structured problem-solving approach to be used for all process
    issues which should include but not limited to:
    • Problem Statement
    • Timeline of events
    • Fishbone analysis
    • 5 Why’s
    • Root causes/potential root causes
  • Detailed action plans with timelines and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Technical support to the site for primary, secondary, and tertiary
    packaging operations (process equipment, test equipment and components) to
    ensure robust processes.
  • Support site packaging activities related to NPI and the packaging validation
    involvement within such projects (process & equipment): providing site
    leadership and input into Packaging equipment selection, URS & FDS for
    packaging equipment
  • Drive  100%  packaging  compliance  with  internal  (QMS)  and  external  quality,
    regulatory  and  other  compliance  systems  and  management  of  the  packaging
    trials, validation, documentation.
  • Support the introduction of all packaging changes associated with components
    changes & NPIs, ensuring they are fit for purpose prior to being formally
    commercialized and introduced and in accordance with the QMS / site change
    control policy
  • Input into package design by acting as the ‘voice of packaging’ for the site
  • In conjunction with the NPI team, support the generation of SIA with the
    required Packaging input & lead/support all Packaging Transfer SIA. Determine
    all factors impacting the overall business success within the supply chain so
    that they are identified, analysed and all correct quantified for the SIA
    document set.
  • Ensure  packaging  technical  transfers  are  implemented  in  accordance  with
    established site-based success criteria for packaging technical
  • Lead/support the introduction of New Packaging Technology Platforms to
    support the site operating model as appointed.
  • Drive the site Packaging related Problem-Solving Process. Drawing on best
    practice from the packaging community and Haelon network of suppliers and
    external experts.  Define best practice when it doesn’t exist already and sharing
    broadly within the packaging community to ensure knowledge transfer.  
  • Co-ordinate  and  leverage  the  use  of  shared  materials  and/or  suppliers  with
    other sites to maximize scale and efficiency to the business advantage. 
  • Feed into the Process Prioritization listing to ensure all functions have
    appropriate visibility of timelines for Packaging activities from both an
    operational capacity requirements / support resource requirement
    (QC/Reg/etc)

Impact of role on business objectives
The role needs to support and positively impact site business objectives in relation
to Packaging Process understanding, optimization and control to allow:

  • The packaging operation to be compliant and validated
  • The packaging operation is operating at best-in-class OEEs

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Responsibilities

  • Perform duties in a compliant manner and behave in accordance with Site
    SOP’s, Haleon EHS Standards and guidelines and relevant legal
    requirements.

Quality Responsibilities

  • Participate fully in the site’s quality initiatives and ensure that all relevant
    quality standards are adhered to

Education / Experience Required

  • 3 - 5 years of experience in technical discipline covering a  range  of  Packaging  formats  applicable  to  FMCG  or Pharmaceuticals / Medical Devices/Healthcare.
    Area of Specialisation Pharmaceutical Science/ Engineering/ Medical device
  • Third Level qualification in an Engineering / Science/Packaging Material Science Discipline or an equivalent entry point.
  • Member of Packaging Institute.
  • Working knowledge on SAP platforms like M-ERP or CERPS will be an advantage
  • Must have the experience and working knowledge of:
    • Packaging equipment / Packaging components
    • Technical Packaging transfers
    Packaging NPI introduction

Other Skills

  • Strong verbal and written English language skills.
  • Experience working with client groups with ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at various levels.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams and across a matrixed environment.
  • Strong team building skills.
  • Experience working in the technical function in a global organisation
  • Good  interpersonal  skills  demonstrated  by  creation  of  a  network  of  key partners within technical and the business and the ability to bridge communications gap between Technical and non-Technical.
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks within a project using project management skills
  • Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint Experience

 

 

 

 Job Posting End Date

 

 

2026-01-28

 

 

 

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

 

 

 

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.