Engineering Category Packaging
4 days ago
Seville
ppPersán is a multinational home care and personal care production company with worldwide presence. Our mission is to provide personal and home care solutions that care for you and the environment, leveraging talent, commitment, and technology. /ppWe are looking for an RD Packaging Category Expert to lead the innovation and standardization strategy for a category of packaging materials (e.g., cardboard/fiber or rigid/flexible plastics). The role balances sustainability, performance, cost, and machinability and drives the “pack‑machine fit” on high‑speed production lines across several European plants. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliCategory strategy roadmap: Define and execute a materials plan (innovation, cost‑out, light‑weighting, sustainability/regulation), aligned with RD, Operations, Sustainability and the Business. /liliMaterials development industrialization: Conduct scouting and proofs‑of‑concept; scale to plant with formal validations (FAT/SAT/VAT, industrial trials, line trials, run‑at‑rate), ensuring pack‑to‑machine fit on high‑speed lines. /liliSpecifications, quality compliance: Create/update material specifications and drawings; define test methods (top‑load, compression, drop, transport) and manage change control with full traceability and applicable regulations. /liliTechnical sourcing suppliers: Identify/approve/develop suppliers; agree technical criteria with Procurement, establish alternatives (dual‑sourcing) and manage performance (capability, stability, total cost of packaging). /liliPlant continuous improvement: Drive OEE improvements, SMED for format changes, and reductions in scrap/waste and packaging‑related complaints; train site teams on new materials and standards. /liliProject management reporting: Lead stage‑gate projects with timelines, risk management (FMEA), budget and stakeholders; report KPIs and maintain the category matrix (materials, risks, costs, footprint). /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3h3Academic Background /h3ulliBachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Industrial Design, Materials, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering) or a related field. /liliHigh level of English. /li /ulh3Technical Skills /h3ulli5 years of experience in Packaging/Materials RD in FMCG/CPG, pharmaceuticals, or related industries. /lili2+ years in a category management or technical leadership role for materials. /liliExperience managing projects mainly for the industrial sector, preferably for FMCG. /liliKnowledge of packaging testing and validation (standards, protocols, reports). /liliDemonstrable experience in packaging industrialization: line scaling, line testing, and pack‑machine optimization. /li /ulh3Soft Skills /h3ulliCommunication, analytical, and teamwork skills. /liliActive listening, ability to work under pressure, results‑oriented mindset. /liliCapacity for innovation and problem‑solving. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliProfessional development with Career Plans based on your ambition and potential. /liliDynamic teamwork environment. /liliAnnual training plans. /liliFlexible remuneration and social benefits. /liliInternational projects in constant expansion. /li /ulh3Ideal Candidate /h3ulliHighly involved and committed professional with strategic vision and adaptability to change. /liliStrong motivation and initiative to drive ambitious projects. /liliValues trust, collaboration, recognition, and a participative work environment. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr