GRDQ Global New Packaging DevelopmentSenior Specialist

Perfetti Van Melle • Voltijd • Breda, Nederland • 1d

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.