Associate Sr Packaging Technologist

Our client is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world. They are a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While they are co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, their brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Role Description:

• We have an excellent opportunity available for an Associate Sr Packaging Technologist to make a difference at our client.
• The position sits within the International R&D Packaging team, based at our Int. R&D Centre in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
• You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level.
• You’ll be reporting into the Packaging Manager and get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. 
• You’re constantly looking for new and improved packaging solutions for the international market.

Responsibilities:

• Executing technically VE & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance and according to best practices.
• Delivering key goals; perfect the fundamentals, ensure cost competitiveness, make sustainability a competitive edge and strengthen capabilities and competences in the International Zone Packaging team
• Creating, developing, and implementing industrialized packaging solutions under specific projects, ensuring robust risk management and delivery of quality attributes
• Proactively drive innovation and cost-out ideas to build the pipeline
• Building strong cross functional relationships

Requirements:

Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included), or be an EU Citizen, in order to proceed for this position.

• A completed Packaging / Engineering / Science degree.
• Proven experience within packaging development.
• Understanding of food technology and preservation.
• Business fluency in English (written & verbal).

Competences:

• Passionate and curious to learn all there is about Packaging and Food
• Strong in communication: informing, influencing & stakeholder management
• Standout colleague
• Problem solver; be creative and pragmatic
• Customer focus; external and internal clients
• Takes action and ownership

What We Offer You:

• An ambitious employer; we want the best for you;
• A contract of 12 months, with a potential extension
• Reimbursement for travel expenses;
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!