Joanne Cockerill

Proven track record in delivering innovative packaging solutions and cost-saving initiatives.

Adept at report writing and meticulous attention to detail, driving successful NPD projects and enhancing quality standards across diverse teams.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes.

Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

• Masterpet Australia Pty Ltd, 2 Locomotive St, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015, Chiu Yen Ong, R&D Manager, 0422 689 205, chiuyen.ong@masterpet.com.au
• Manildra Group, 6 Frank St, Gladesville, NSW, 2111, Greg Langusch, National QA Manager, 0407 481 143, greg.langusch@manildra.com.au
• General Mills Australia Pty Ltd, 16 Kellogg Rd, Rooty Hill, NSW, 2766, Kirstie Wiebenga, R&D Manager ITQ, 0425 801 395, kirstie.wiebenga@genmills.com
• Cockerill Contracting Pty Ltd, 19 Mason Rd, Box Hill, NSW, 2756, Rosina Cockerill, Managing Director, 0417 060 541, cockrill@bigpond.net.au
• Parmalat Australia Pty Ltd, Crn Birnie Ave & Pippita Rd, Lidcombe, NSW, 2141, Angelyna Stanbridge, R&D Team Leader, 0408 199 809, angelyna.stanbridge@parmalat.com.au
• Diageo Australia Ltd, 5 Distillers Place, Huntingwood, NSW, 2148, Marlene Cronje-Vermeulen, Packaging Team Leader, 0434 686 394, wilhelm.marlene@gmail.com
• Streets Ice Cream - Unilever, 2 Magnum Place, Minto, NSW, 2566, Mr James Vrachnos, Packaging & Process Manager, 0423526786, james_vrachnos@arnotts.com

• ICQA, Chandler Macleod – Amazon BWU2, Fulfillment Centre Kemps Creek, 07/30/25, Present, Trained in ICQA SPC, CC & Amesty, Quality control checks of inventory, Trained in Stow, placing stock into the pods
• Sustainable Packaging Technologist, Masterpet Australia Pty Ltd, 02/06/23, 04/04/25, Assisting change for retail products into sustainable packaging by following APCO guidelines, NPD projects across all categories, Masterdata input on all new NPD, New structure packaging trials, including transport trials, Creating new packaging specifications and ensuring group alignment on these, Raising NCRs with QA department, Co-ordinating NPD samples and mock-ups for planograms, Creating the most efficient palletising using TOPS, Recommending SRT and shipper Qty’s based on palletising, Effective communication across all departments and overseas co-packers
• Packaging Specialist, Manildra Group, 10/04/18, 01/30/23, Managing NPD projects from a packaging perspective, Procuring bags for trials and production, Managing overprinting of bags for small runs, Creating and documentation packaging specifications, Creation of artwork and approval processes, Creating PO and receiving these through Procurify, Creating fit for purpose packaging and improving problematic packaging, Completing all requests from Mr. Honan
• Senior R&D Packaging Engineer, General Mills Australia (Contract), 07/24/17, 09/30/18, Transitioning (Chilled Ready Meals - Latina Fresh) lines from VIC to co-manufacturer (NSW), Updating all packaging specifications with new lines & suppliers, Trial and commission of new cost-saving suppliers (CRM & Old El Paso), Complete trial approval reports & distribute to cross functional team members, Share input and advise the wider group on new packaging machinery and testing equipment required on site, Transition Chilled pasta lines from VIC to NSW, ensure smooth commission & start-up, Conduct routine packaging tests for CO2, O2, burst & leak tests are conducted and results recorded into MQIS database, Conduct transport trials for any change in packaging and report results, Liaise with manual packers on quality issues and train on proper packing to prevent packaging damage, Identify most efficient pallet patterns using TOPS
• Procurement Coordinator, Cockerill Contracting Pty Ltd (Part Time), 10/04/16, 07/21/17, Tenders, accounts payable, processing purchase orders, Request and negotiate quotes, Developing Quality Management System (QMS) Accreditation and Work Health and Safety System (WHS) Accreditation, Ensure timely delivery of purchase requests, Coordinating projects
• Senior Packaging & Product Technologist, Parmalat Australia Pty Ltd, 06/27/13, 02/10/16, Working on NPD projects and managing tight timings, Delivering new innovation concepts for cost saving projects, Working with suppliers regarding the changeover of tenders, Cost saving trails and report writing, Updating projects using Project Management Database access system, Work together with cross functional teams to get projects across the line on time, Creating PR, PO’s & receipting using SAP, WHS representative for R&D Lidcombe site, Creating projects into DevEx
• Senior Packaging & Food Technologist, Birch & Waite Pty Ltd (Contract Role), 01/10/12, 01/01/13, Managing fortnightly packaging review meetings, Organising packaging testing & reporting results to stakeholders and suppliers, Requesting quotes and sending annual volumes to new suppliers from a DAX system, Trialing new packaging down the lines and completing trial reports, Managing NCR’s and isolating affected stock, Collecting technical specifications and dielines, Responding to customer complaints and inquiries, Conducting supplier continuous improvement meetings and forward minutes to all attendees, Approve artwork and provide dielines to arthouses
• Senior Packaging and Process Technologist, Diageo Australia Limited, 02/15/10, 08/19/11, Updating the standards and quality of dielines, Creating and approving packaging specifications using SHERPA SAP PLM systems, Conducting Packaging trials at Huntingwood and Bundaberg (QLD), Delivering innovation and renovation projects in very tight lead times, Conducting and managing packaging cost saving projects, Training the new packaging technologist and new project managers, Creating the most efficient pallet patterns, Completing thorough packaging trial reports organising pre-trial and post-trial meetings
• Packaging Development Technologist – Contract Role, Dairy Farmers Cooperative, 04/14/08, 06/19/09, All artwork approvals for new and altered packaging, Development of new innovative packaging, trialing new and altered packaging, Completing SAP packaging specifications, Approving dielines and sending dielines to art agencies, Attending weekly marketing and innovation meetings with packaging updates and progress, Raising PR and POs in SAP for packaging purchases, completing monthly packaging reports, Completing trial reports and saving these on the packaging directory
• Packaging Technologist, UNILEVER AUSTRALASIA, 09/20/04, 04/12/08, Artwork approvals for new innovation projects, creating and approving packaging material and artwork specifications, Organising colour samples for brand development, Completing WISE (warehouse data sheets), organising GS1 verification reports for channel, adhering to innovation timelines, Conducting factory trials and completing trial reports

• Self-motivated
• Dedicated
• Reliable
• Task-focused
• Direct
• Honest
• Clear communicator