19 Jun 2026

Senior Packaging Technologist

Kraft Heinz

Nijmegen

19 Jun 2026

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Senior Packaging Technologist role in Nijmegen, Netherlands, providing technical packaging knowledge in multidisciplinary teams for optimal packaging design. Requires 8+ years of experience and a packaging, engineering, or science degree. Key responsibilities include leading packaging development projects, supporting strategic agenda, and ensuring quality standards.

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On-siteFull-timeSeniorPackaging Development

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

8 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Packaging DevelopmentProject ManagementNPDValue Engineering (VE)Supply ChainR&D GovernancePPWR LegislationStakeholder ManagementCommunicationRisk ManagementCoachingConsumer InsightsPrioritizationProblem SolvingCross-functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

IndependenceOwnershipDecision MakingTeam PlayerAdaptabilityCreativityPragmatismCustomer Focus

Key Responsibilities

•Lead packaging development projects with a consumer-first mindset.
•Lead large or complex projects with independence, providing scenarios and recommendations.
•Deliver technically NPD, VE & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance.
•Lead supply chain projects with understanding of engineering requirements.
•Support development of new, improved or cost-efficient packaging within innovation pipeline.
•Translate PPWR legislation into technical concepts.
•Deliver key goals: perfect fundamentals, cost competitiveness, sustainability, and team coaching.
•Create and implement industrialized packaging solutions with risk management.
•Build strong cross-functional relationships.
•Coach members of the wider packaging team.

Senior Packaging TechnologistPackaging DevelopmentNijmegenR&DNPDSupply ChainPPWRFood and BeverageFull-timeOn-site

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Soft Skills

IndependenceOwnershipDecision MakingTeam PlayerAdaptabilityCreativityPragmatismCustomer Focus

Key Responsibilities

•Lead packaging development projects with a consumer-first mindset.

•Lead large or complex projects with independence, providing scenarios and recommendations.

•Deliver technically NPD, VE & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance.

•Lead supply chain projects with understanding of engineering requirements.

•Support development of new, improved or cost-efficient packaging within innovation pipeline.

•Translate PPWR legislation into technical concepts.

•Deliver key goals: perfect fundamentals, cost competitiveness, sustainability, and team coaching.

•Create and implement industrialized packaging solutions with risk management.

•Build strong cross-functional relationships.

•Coach members of the wider packaging team.