GRDQ Global New Packaging DevelopmentSenior Specialist

Main Purpose of the role

Within Group R&D Packaging Team, the new resource will be responsible for leading Packaging material category & global program for cost saving paired with the support to of the sustainability KPIs delivery for PVM at Regional level.

Location will be flexible in EU.

What you will do

• Support the activities of the Packaging Development Managers of the Countries in the region with special attention to cost saving aspects, Sustainability & packaging material innovation expertise;
• Participate on regional/Global/Local tendering process and extended support till execution completion;
• Support regional development and execution of a broad-based, company-wide packaging sustainability strategy, integrating sustainability throughout the company;
• Ensure that PVM packaging sustainability effort enhances consumer experience, business performance and supports the long-term interests of the company on responsible growth;
• Provide inputs and recommend actions to mitigate/ reduce risk profile for material, suppliers etc. with key focus on regional reality;
• Support Local team for adherence to local compliance existing and new development.

Our Perfect Candidate

• University degree, ideally in Chemistry or Material Sciences, ideally with specialization in Packaging Technologies.
• At least 8 years of experience in Packaging Development, of which at least 3 years in Food Industry preferably handled packaging sustainability portfolio
• Deep knowledge of chemistry and process technology of packaging materials
• Deep knowledge of food safety aspects of packaging materials and major legal frameworks.
• Good ability to understand, appreciate and manage cultural diversity.
• Team leadership and personal leadership and role modeling
• High influencing and conflict management capability.
• Inclined to changes and able to facilitate change in organizations.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Dynamic and flexible, high commitment to work.
• Systematic approach vs problems and based on methods and processes knowledge.
• Good relationship capabilities focused to create permanent, collaborative and transparent relations with packaging and machine suppliers.

Here in Perfetti Van Melle there is a culture of respect and valorization of diversity.

Therefore, applications, recruiting processes and development paths in the company are opportunities open to all people without any type of discrimination.