Packaging & Shelf-Life Specialist

About the Company:

Since 1979, Radwa’s success and reputation have been built on providing premium quality foods that meet and exceed the world’s highest standards.

Throughout our history, Radwa has remained at the forefront of chicken rearing, production, and distribution. Today, we are recognized as the leading provider of premium chicken products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering a high-quality, self-sufficient, and sustainable source of food.

Job Summary:

The Packaging & Shelf-Life Specialist is responsible for improving packaging design, testing, and qualification with the goal of extending product shelf-life, ensuring sustainability, and maintaining compliance with international regulatory standards. The role focuses on optimizing packaging functionality and cost-efficiency while safeguarding food safety, product quality, and consumer satisfaction.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, test, and validate packaging solutions that extend shelf-life without compromising product quality.
• Conduct accelerated shelf-life studies in collaboration with QA and R&D teams.
• Optimize material selection to balance cost, durability, and environmental impact.
• Approve packaging specifications, labels, and artwork, ensuring compliance with global food labeling standards.
• Conduct migration, permeability, and compatibility tests to ensure food safety compliance.
• Work with suppliers to qualify new packaging materials with proven shelf-life performance.
• Lead packaging trials in transportation, storage, and cold chain conditions.
• Validate packaging claims (e.g., recyclable, biodegradable, extended shelf-life) against regulatory and scientific standards.
• Ensure packaging compliance during audits and inspections (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, GFSI).

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology, Food Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–6 years in packaging development and regulatory compliance within industries such as FMCG, Food, Frozen and Fresh Product etc.