Senior Manager, Packaging Development
Core
Identify and create new packaging solutions by leveraging trends, technical research, and the Coca-Cola Global Packaging network to develop innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging from concept to market.
Role type
Senior Manager, Packaging Development (Strategy & Execution)
Builds
New packaging solutions, pilot programs, and commercial propositions for the beverage sector
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Beverage Industry / Packaging Engineering
Required skills
Packaging engineering, material science, project management, cross-functional team leadership, business case development, supplier management, sustainable materials knowledge, cost optimization, pilot and trial execution
Preferred skills
Global packaging network experience, change management, continuous improvement, environmental impact assessment
Technologies
Packaging materials, conversion processes, printing, distribution network systems, design development tools
Responsibilities
Manage the Package RDI Pipeline for a category; lead cross-functional teams including external partners; optimize material, product, and machine interfaces; generate and validate innovative packaging concepts; create persuasive business cases; scale new technology from bench to plant.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight