Global Packaging Technology Specialist - Dry Food H/F/X
Core
Lead the implementation of new packaging materials, processes, and products across the global Royal Canin and Pet Nutrition factory network for dry and wet food manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC packaging technology specialist (industrialization & governance)
Builds
Global packaging specifications, validated industrialization plans, and deployed new packaging technologies across manufacturing sites
Domain
Food & Beverage / Packaging Engineering
Required skills
Packaging engineering, R&D specifications, industrialization, process validation, root-cause problem-solving, statistical process control (SPC), project management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, experience with TRL/QES frameworks, DoE design
Technologies
Packaging materials, manufacturing lines, SPC methodologies, stage-gate innovation processes
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end industrialization from ideation to launch for packaging projects; Define and govern global R&D packaging specifications and conformance standards; Validate and roll out new packaging materials and technologies; Establish validation protocols for commissioning and start-up; Provide escalation support and troubleshooting for regional teams; Build and maintain technical knowledge repositories and train global teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC