Associate Senior Packaging Technologist

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring an Associate Senior Packaging Development Technologist for its European R&D Packaging team, based in Alfaro, Spain. The role reports to the Packaging Development Manager and focuses on developing innovative and improved packaging solutions for the European market, with exposure to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support NPD and cost-out projects to meet annual operating plan commitments
• Develop new, improved or more cost-efficient products within the agreed innovation and cost-out pipeline
• Ensure cost competitiveness, embed sustainability as a competitive edge and strengthen the European Packaging team's capabilities
• Create, develop and implement industrialized packaging solutions with robust risk management and quality attributes
• Drive innovation and cost-out ideas to build the pipeline and build strong cross-functional relationships

Required profile

• A completed packaging or engineering degree
• Experience in packaging development within a complex or matrix organization
• Understanding of food technology and preservation
• EU working permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) or EU citizenship; non-EU citizens needing a work permit cannot proceed
• Business fluency in English, written and spoken

Required skills

• Good knowledge of PC software packages, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Project management and time management skills

What we offer

• Gross annual target base salary of 46,134 to 51,260 EUR for a full-time contract, depending on skills and experience
• Performance-based bonus up to a defined amount, subject to the bonus scheme terms
• Permanent contract
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• A fast career track and additional wellbeing benefits varying by location