About the role

 

The R&D Packaging Specialist Europe develops and specifies new and revised packaging solutions and implements process improvements within the regional scope, under the general supervision of the Regional R&D Packaging Lead. He/she has in-depth knowledge of packaging components and processes and their related testing and documentation. Key activities include:

to add business value through packaging big bet innovation and renovation projects, to generate cost savings through smarter and optimized packaging solutions, to reduce packaging customer complaints, to introduce and further develop sustainable packaging solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities Include

 

Identify packaging needs from business/production facilities/customer complaints and transform them into packaging improvements. Translate packaging challenges in a defined need for new materials and capabilities. Define, design, and implement packaging improvements, taking all internal/external factors into account. Drive cost reduction through rationalization of packaging materials and supplier diversification. Assess requests from a technical point of view, and discuss the feasibility of projects with Operations, QA, Engineering, Sourcing, and R&D. Initiate and lead the implementation of new packaging materials/concepts on BC production line(s). Define appropriate trial protocols and lead trial execution, collection of results, and analysis. Align and inform all departments on project progress, roadblocks, and next steps. Be SPOC in one or several packaging families/topics, in the region. Train people on current packaging concepts and processes

 

About You

 

Technical degree in Science or (packaging) engineering or equivalent by experience Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of developing packaging concepts and launching packaging projects in an industrial environment. Project management skills Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus Experience and knowledge of 2D visualization software packages is a plus