Packaging Developer (m/f/d)

Packaging Developer (m/f/d): What Are We Looking For?

Education: Degree or higher vocational qualification in a technical discipline (ideally in packaging or a related field).

Experience: Practical experience in packaging development, engineering, or a related technical role.

Languages: Professional fluency in English; basic German is highly desirable.

Work Style: An independent self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Packaging Development & Optimization: End-to-End Development: Lead packaging projects from initial prototype (PackLab) to final production, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines. Efficiency & Sustainability: Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency, and sustainability across the supply chain to meet DiB (Design in Business) targets. Specification Management: Create and maintain precise packaging specifications, technical drawings, and pallet configurations within the Veritas database.

Trials, Testing & Cross-Functional Leadership: Technical Risk Assessments: Provide expert recommendations and risk assessments to support decision-making across manufacturing, quality, procurement, and sustainability. Trial Coordination: Organize and execute line trials-including transport tests and material qualification of alternative, sustainable suppliers-while maintaining meticulous test records. Project Representation: Lead technical Activity Task Groups (ATGs) to scale packaging solutions for the Wet Portfolio (pouches, trays, cans, and corrugated solutions).Network Collaboration: Standardize Ways of Working (WoW) with regional packaging engineers, site technologists, and the Global Wet Packaging Team (GIC).Sustainability & Compliance Expert Regulatory Compliance: Act as the lead expert on recyclability and PPWR compliance, including compiling required compliance dossiers. Future-Proofing: Stay ahead of emerging sustainability trends, recyclability regulations, and packaging technologies through active industry networking, supplier contact, and exhibition visits. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Please reach out to Maik Asmussen to find out more.