(Senior) Group Packaging Expert Rigid (all gender)

Purpose of the position

Our Intersnack Group packaging team has a great opportunity for a Packaging Expert Rigid (all gender) in our office in Duesseldorf. As part of our group-wide team, you will be the technical expert in our Rigid packaging category (Metal tins, Composite cans, Glass, jars, …), managing the portfolio specifications and leading the development of innovative packaging solutions with a focus on our sustainability goals and ambitions. In this role, you will work closely with external and internal stakeholders (e.g. Procurement, Vendor assurance, Marketing, Engineering, local packaging experts, etc.) within the organization on all levels.

Responsibilities

• Represent our Group Packaging team in the Rigid packaging category, being the expert in the category and delivering expert assessment to internal stakeholders.

• Lead and define the strategy in the Rigid category for the coming years aligned with Intersnack’s goals.

• Develop and optimize rigid packaging concepts with a focus on sustainability, cost-efficiency, quality, material/weight reduction and operational performance

• Lead and manage international packaging projects from idea to implementation.

• Standardize and optimize rigid packaging portfolio across all markets and sites

• Support local packaging experts in Rigid’s packaging projects.

• Ownership of technical specifications (including sustainability requirements), validation of new developments, provide technical documentation & best practices and, identify packaging risks.

• Monitor industry trend & innovation to identify new packaging opportunities and/or methods for Intersnack’s products.

• Prepare reports about progress in projects and category strategy to management

• Drive continuous improvement in Packaging standards across the whole Intersnack Group.

• Several years of equivalent technical experience in a comparable role within rigid packaging

• Experience managing international packaging projects and working in cross-functional environments

• Degree in Packaging, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• In-depth understanding/practical experience of rigid packaging like metal tins, lids, glass jars within plant environment and demonstratable knowledge of packaging technologies.

• Proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a structured, solution-oriented approach

• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%

About us

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savory snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world. Successfully and sustainably growing, our turnover in 2024 was more than €4.5 bn. We are now present in more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond. We have 12 regional Management Units, 45 production sites, and a total workforce of approximately 15,000 people worldwide.

What we will offer

An enjoyable, broad and fulfilling role with one of Europe’s biggest savory snacks producers. The chance to grow in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well recognized to your individuality, welcoming your views, and celebrating your growth. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance, moving forward in a challenging environment that supports each individual team member to achieve their very best. And a place to securely develop your career as part of a business that cares about the wellbeing of all its people and understands that work-life balance is fundamental to success. At Intersnack, we value and cherish diversity for the power and potential it creates. We have extraordinary team spirit, empower our people to take ownership for what they do and challenge each other to improve. Because we know that, to become a big player, you need to master being a team player first.

Our values and behaviors are important to how we work, and they define our culture, they are:

Thinking responsibly

Acting entrepreneurially

Growing together

Please upload your application documents in English only!

PLEASE NOTE: for non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this post.

We will only consider applications by 18th of April 2025. If you’re interested, please apply so that we can consider you within the process.