You lead and support packaging projects from concept to launch, fostering innovation and collaboration across teams while contributing to sustainability efforts and maintaining high-quality standards.
Anforderungen
- •Background in Packaging Engineering
- •Solid experience in packaging projects
- •Experience in sustainable packaging is a plus
- •Strong organizational skills
- •Good written and verbal communication skills
- •Creative thinker for packaging solutions
- •Ability to work well with teams
- •Full business proficiency in English
Deine Aufgaben
- •Lead packaging projects from ideation to launch.
- •Assist with technical activities for sustainability programs.
- •Oversee prototyping capabilities for packaging development.
- •Act as packaging expert for the Nutrition Technical Unit.
- •Conduct feasibility studies for packaging projects.
- •Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Factory teams.
- •Manage multiple packaging projects to ensure timely completion.
Original Beschreibung
# R&D Packaging Specialist
**Position Snapshot**
Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Fixed term contract, until 31st of December 2026
Target start date: From July 2025
**Position Summary**
As a “**Packaging Specialist**”, you will support and lead various packaging development projects, placing a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. You will leverage your technical background in packaging materials and manufacturing processes, while utilizing your excellent project management and communication skills to drive success in these initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally (Suppliers, Quality, Supply Chain, Factories, etc.) to lead packaging projects from ideation up to industrialization.
**A Day in the Life of an Packaging Specialist**
* Lead new packaging projects from ideation to launch (I2L) and ensure ensuring innovative and effective packaging solutions for the Nutrition Category
* Assist in technical activities for major sustainability programs, contributing to environmental responsibility.
* Oversee both physical and digital prototyping capabilities to support packaging development and innovation for marketplace events.
* Serve as the packaging subject matter expert for Nutrition Technical Unit in Orbe, providing technical guidance and expertise.
* Conduct feasibility studies to assess timing, technical risks, compliance and costing for packaging projects.
* Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Factory teams to ensure successful project outcomes and alignment across functions.
* Effectively manage and prioritize multiple packaging projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
**What will make you successful**
* Background in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
* Solid experience in leading packaging projects from concept to industrialization with strong understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes
* Experience in sustainable packaging is a plus.
* Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Good written and verbal communication skills; can explain technical information clearly.
* Creative thinker with a passion for new packaging solutions.
* Ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
* Full business proficiency in English
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Orbe, CH