Senior Packaging Development Specialist
Senior Packaging Development Specialist
You will develop, implement and improve our packaging solutions to make a difference for our brands. You will lead projects in an efficient way and further optimize the collaboration with our operating companies as well as with our category teams. In this role you will be part of the Global Packaging Development expert team within our extensive Research of Development network and you will report to the Packaging Development Manager Asia. You will mainly develop packaging for the Asia Region.
What we ask
- A Bachelor / Master degree, preferably in the area of Industrial Design, Food Technology, Process/Packaging Technology, Engineering etc.;
- Ideally 8 years+ of relevant packaging development experience within Food/FMCG Packaging or at a packaging supplier;
- Subject matter expert in 1-2 Packaging Technologies a plus (ideally Metal Can, UHT Beverage Carton, or Flexible Packaging technologies)
- Knowledge of packaging machine development that covers evaluation, selection, installation, validation, innovation of new equipment and improvement of existing packaging lines (expertise a plus)
- Knowledge of packaging material development in all formats and in different product applications
- Advanced project management skills, ideally with the stage gate model;
- Project Leadership experience with multiple countries encompassing Global scope and experience working effectively in a Global Matrix organization
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skill. Ability to deal with ambiguity and stakeholder management.
- Flexibility to travel frequently (20-30%) in Asia as border restrictions allow
What we offer
- A purpose driven organization – nourishing by nature
- Empowering our people with the right level of autonomy
- An international work environment that is friendly and inclusive – we are people focused and approachable
- Enabling your creativity and entrepreneurship
- Competitive compensation package
Vacancy description
- Focus on New Packaging Development and innovation, Value Engineering and New Technology roadmaps. Deliver packaging solutions that add value to our business and markets, increase our sustainability and comply with food safety regulations
- Make key contributions and potentially lead a Packaging key Sustainability work platform.
- Drive and implement Packaging Innovations either as a project member or project leader and via collaborating closely with your key stakeholders; Marketing, Operations and procurement.
- Engage external suppliers on their capabilities and latest technologies to develop new concepts and validate & implement them.
- Assess, improve and refine existing packaging applications by setting up, planning and executing projects within defined KPI’s, following the project management guidelines as well as R&D and business strategy.
- Identify and deliver packaging value engineering projects jointly with procurement and operations
- Contribute to the development and knowledge sharing on a specific key packaging technology to further build expertise within the company
- Support for consumer studies and insight generation
- End to end packaging development from concept creation to technical translation
- Manage the packaging specifications within a specific technology expertise team. You will identify new commercial and technological developments to generate new opportunities based on insights and creativity, translating these into projects or building blocks for your own area in line with business requirements.
- Leading the packaging development within NPD and innovation projects
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInYou and us, we go way back. Maybe you grew up with our products, but you have certainly see our iconic brands on the shelves. Did you know that FrieslandCampina is one of the largest dairy cooperation’s in the world, owned by 10,564 member dairy farmers. Everyday our farmers and 22,961 employees in 32 countries try to get the most out of milk, from grass till glass. To us, milk is not just milk. It is more than that. It is something magical to our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness. Its not just about what we do, but we are. Driven by our purpose, to provide better nutrition for the world and good loving for our farmers, now and for generations to come.
We are constantly looking for new business opportunities to innovate, contribute and bring high-quality nutrition to the world. We build on a high performance and inclusive culture, act with a growth mindset and a go-getter mentality. That means people here are open, friendy and pragmatic. We are team players that seek collaborations built on trust and respect – and embrace the power of differences in order to grow together.
One of the reasons why our company is driven by our culture and our believe in the power of “we”. It’s in the our nature. For over 150 years, we treasure the uniqu nature of our differences. It is how we operate. We believe that when you stay true to your nature, you will get the most out of our natural potential. If that is in you nature too. Bring your spark. Join us. Grow with us. Unleash your nature.