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Senior Packaging Technologist

Kraft Heinz

Nijmegen

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Senior R&D Packaging Technologist responsible for leading packaging development projects in a complex matrix organization. The role requires over 8 years of experience in packaging development, strong technical knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Based at the R&D Centre in Nijmegen, the position supports strategic packaging agendas and drives business growth.

On-siteFull-timeSeniorPackaging DevelopmentProject Management

Senior Packaging Technologist

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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 managementNPDVEsupply chainPPWR legislationrisk managementquality managementcross-functional collaborationstakeholder managementcommunicationproblem solvingconsumer insightscoachingbusiness English

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencingstakeholder managementnetwork buildingsimplifying complex topicsfast learningadaptabilityindependenceownershipdecision makingprioritizationcreativitypragmatismcustomer focusteam player

Key Responsibilities

•Lead packaging development projects with a consumer-first mindset.
•Lead large or complex projects with high independence, providing scenarios and recommendations.
•Deliver technical NPD, VE & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance.
•Lead supply chain projects from a packaging perspective with understanding of engineering requirements.
•Support Packaging Development Team in developing new, improved or cost-efficient packaging.
•Understand PPWR legislation and translate into technical concepts.
•Create, develop, and implement industrialized packaging solutions with robust risk management.
•Build strong cross-functional relationships.
•Coach members of the wider packaging team.

PackagingR&DSeniorNijmegenFull-timeOn-siteNPDSupply ChainPPWRFMCG

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Soft Skills

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

•Lead supply chain projects from a packaging perspective with understanding of engineering requirements.

•Support Packaging Development Team in developing new, improved or cost-efficient packaging.

•Understand PPWR legislation and translate into technical concepts.

•Create, develop, and implement industrialized packaging solutions with robust risk management.

•Build strong cross-functional relationships.

•Coach members of the wider packaging team.