GRDQ Global New Packaging DevelopmentSenior Specialist
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.
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