Ingénieur emballage R&D / R&D Packaging Engineer (Remplacement congés de maternité)

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Saint-Hyacinthe seeks a CI&TS Packaging Expert to drive innovation and quality in packaging solutions. This role involves developing packaging strategies aligned with sustainability commitments and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in packaging development, strong project management skills, and proficiency in both French and English. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Workplace flexibility

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in packaging concepts development.
• Strong knowledge of packaging in the food industry.
• Experience in packaging performance testing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a packaging portfolio strategy.
• Identify packaging needs and innovate solutions.
• Drive implementation of high-impact projects on production lines.

Skills

Packaging development skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical proficiency in packaging software

French proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Technical degree in science or engineering (packaging)

Job description

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Location: St-Hyacinthe, CA, J2S 1Y7

About the role

The CI&TS Packaging Expert has extensive experience to drive innovation, sustainability, quality, and safety in our packaging solutions. This role will be integral in developing and implementing our packaging strategy that aligns with Barry Callebaut’s sustainability commitments while ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. He/She will bring deep expertise and leadership in packaging development, process optimization, and strategic planning.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of a packaging portfolio strategy.
• Identify packaging needs from business / market / customer needs and transform them into innovation opportunities for Barry Callebaut through the Innovation funnel.
• Explore and monitor new innovation possibilities of various (packaging) suppliers and use these to drive step changes in quality, sustainability or ways of working.
• Translate (complex) packaging challenges in a defined need for new materials / capabilities & investments (business case).
• Define, design and implement holistically (innovative) packaging concepts, taking all internal / external factors into account.
• Lead cross functional teams & external stakeholders to meet the needs of business, customers and consumers.
• Drive the implementation of high-impact projects on BC production line(s).
• Be a SPOC in one or several packaging families / topics, in the region and beyond (through our Focus groups).
• Train people on current processes, packaging concepts and packaging / product quality requirements.

About you

• Technical degree in science or engineering (packaging) or equivalent by experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of development and launch of packaging concepts in an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of packaging, (partly) acquired in the food industry
• Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong analytical and conceptual reasoning skills
• Experience in packaging performance testing, quality control, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in packaging software and technical analysis tools
• Proficiency in French and English, additional languages are a plus
• Ability to manage multiple complex objectives/projects autonomously
• Knowledge of packaging trends, materials, and (sustainable) regulations
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in packaging solutions
• Ability to translate ideas and concepts into a business presentation
• Ability to influence R&D peers (without direct leadership) and Director/VP functions
• Ability to work in multifunctional/multicultural teams
• Curious, investigative, creative, eager to learn
• Goal-oriented and driven by success
• Ability to adapt communication style based on audience
• Enjoys working in a multifunctional environment

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, plus generous holiday time
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.
• At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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