Customizing Packaging Specialist

Nestle; La Tour-de-Peilz; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible and hybrid working

Dynamic and international environment

Career development

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Nestlé in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland, is hiring a Customizing Packaging Specialist to lead packaging development and customization projects for the Swiss market, including displays and co-packed solutions. You'll collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain and Quality to deliver compliant, cost-effective packaging.

The role requires a technical background in packaging, strong project management, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Technical background in packaging, materials science, chemistry, or related field.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Autonomous, proactive, and able to influence without authority.
• Experience with SAP and packaging tools like CAPE PACK is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead packaging development and customization projects for displays and co-packed products.
• Develop and evaluate concepts with suppliers for production-ready solutions.
• Plan and document packaging trials with co-packers and tests.
• Manage packaging master data and SAP information.
• Identify cost-optimization opportunities and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards.

Kenntnisse

Technical packaging background

Project management

Stakeholder management

Autonomous mindset

English fluency

Tools

SAP

CAPE PACK

Jobbeschreibung

Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland

Work model: Hybrid

Contract type / duration: Permanent

Deadline for applications: 02.10.2026

Be a force for good and grow through experiences that push you further

As a Customizing Packaging Specialist , you will lead packaging development and customization projects that bring our brands to life across the Swiss market. From promotional displays and customized packaging solutions to sustainability initiatives, you will play a key role in transforming ideas into impactful packaging experiences for consumers.

You will collaborate with suppliers, co-packers and cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain and Quality to deliver innovative, compliant and cost-effective packaging solutions. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, project leadership and stakeholder engagement while contributing to the success of iconic Nestlé brands across multiple categories.

How you’ll make an impact as a Customizing Packaging Specialist

• Lead packaging development and renovation projects for customized products, including displays and promotional packaging produced by third-party co-packers

• Develop and evaluate packaging concepts with suppliers, ensuring solutions are reliable, practical and suitable for production, transportation, palletization and in-store use

• Plan, coordinate and document packaging trials with co-packers, including performance assessments and transport tests for new packaging and specification changes

• Manage packaging-related master data and contribute to the accurate creation and maintenance of information in SAP

• Identify and implement technical improvements, cost optimization opportunities and solutions that increase efficiency while reducing material usage, waste and losses

• Ensure packaging developments comply with quality, safety, regulatory and sustainability requirements, while sharing expertise and best practices within the packaging community

What will make you successful

• A technical background in packaging, materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, physics or a related field

• Project management, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate suppliers and cross-functional partners and turn ideas into practical solutions

• A proactive and autonomous mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, make recommendations, take initiative and influence stakeholders without formal authority

• Familiarity with packaging, production, SAP or palletization tools such as CAPE PACK would be beneficial.

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of French and/or German is an advantage

• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.

At Nestlé, we care about our people

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible and hybrid working environment

• Dynamic and international working environment

• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development

• Attractive parental leave and family-friendly policies

• Modern offices and collaborative workspaces

• Competitive pension plan and insurance benefits

• Access to employee wellbeing and assistance programs

• Employee discounts on Nestlé products

• A culture that values diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to a fair and transparent internal hiring process and ensure all applications are treated confidentially.

Your application will typically include an initial review, conversations with Talent Acquisition and the hiring team, followed by a final discussion.

All internal candidates whose skills most closely align with the role’s requirements will be considered. Please discuss your application with your HR Business Partner and line manager before applying.