Sustainability Packaging Development
Core
Lead the development, validation, and implementation of innovative sustainable packaging solutions (recyclability, recycled content, reduction) for Mars Food & Nutrition across Europe and North America.
Role type
Senior IC packaging development engineer (sustainability)
Builds
Primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging formats for food and nutrition products
Domain
Food & Beverage / Sustainable Packaging Engineering
Required skills
Packaging engineering, materials science, flexible packaging, paper-based solutions, plastics, recycled-content materials, barrier properties, product-package interactions, testing methodologies, manufacturing trials, industrial implementation, commercialization, recyclability design, circular economy concepts
Preferred skills
Sustainable packaging solutions, flexible packaging
Technologies
Laboratory testing, transportation testing, shelf-life studies, manufacturing trials, PPWR, EPR, SB54
Responsibilities
Lead technical packaging development for sustainability-driven renovation projects; Design and renovate packaging formats to meet sustainability and regulatory objectives; Evaluate packaging materials, structures, and suppliers to support circularity; Coordinate laboratory testing, transportation testing, and validation activities; Partner with co-manufacturers and suppliers to implement sustainable solutions; Support delivery of packaging changes to comply with regulations (PPWR, EPR, SB54); Act as packaging technical lead for cross-functional renovation projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC