Packaging Technologist (2x)

Vacancy number: A2400049
The Kraft Heinz Company - Nijmegen (Nederland)

For our client, The Kraft Heinz Company, we are looking for a Packaging Technologist (2x).

Keywords

  • Packaging
  • Food
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Sustainability

Profile

Our client, The Kraft Heinz Company, is seeking a skilled and proactive Packaging Technologist to join their International R&D Packaging team at their R&D Centre in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. In this impactful role, you’ll collaborate with a high-performing team, striving to innovate and enhance packaging solutions for the international market. Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you’ll work closely with various stakeholders, taking ownership of packaging projects that support sustainability, cost efficiency, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Achieve key targets by ensuring quality, driving cost competitiveness, and establishing sustainability as a core strength within the International Zone Packaging team;
  • Lead the creation, development, and industrialization of packaging solutions, managing risks and ensuring delivery of quality;
  • Innovate proactively by identifying and implementing cost-effective packaging ideas to maintain a dynamic project pipeline;
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships to support project goals.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Packaging, Engineering, or Science and brings 5-7 years of experience in packaging development within complex organizations. You are passionate about packaging innovation and constantly seek opportunities to implement best practices. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as you’ll be collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Key Competencies

  • Simplifying Complexity: Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences;
  • Adaptability: Willingness to learn quickly and thrive in a dynamic environment;
  • Consumer Insight: Understand and anticipate consumer needs, trends, and drivers, translating them into technical solutions;
  • Ownership Mindset: Take initiative and prioritize effectively;
  • Problem Solving: A creative and pragmatic approach to overcoming challenges;
  • Team Collaboration: A supportive team player;
  • Language Skills: Fluent in business English, both written and verbal.

Company profile

For 150 years, Kraft Heinz has produced some of the world's most beloved products. Kraft Heinz is one of the largest global food and beverage company, with a portfolio that is a diverse mix of iconic and emerging brands. As the guardians of these brands and the creators of innovative products, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

Additional vacancy information

Reference:A2400049
Contract:Temporary contract with CLS Services
Education:WO/MSc.
Employment terms:Temporary role with intention to become permanent
Publication date:1-11-2024
Location:View location with Google Maps
Contactperson:René Kemps
+31 (0)88 22 77 555

CLS Services is a leading professional recruitment agency, specialised in the recruitment and secondment of people with a background in chemistry & life sciences.