Packaging Manager - Fabric Cleaning Innovation (d/f/m)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Packaging Manager to spearhead innovative packaging solutions that differentiate their brands. In this dynamic role, you will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that new packaging meets quality, cost, and regulatory standards while embracing sustainability. Your expertise will drive the exploration of new materials and technologies, gathering consumer insights to foster continuous improvement. If you're passionate about transforming creative ideas into impactful packaging, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Leistungen

Flexible work scheme with flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Work-from-anywhere policy

Diverse growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Company Pension Plan

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

Mobility benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in packaging development, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong technical knowledge in packaging and recycling technologies.

Aufgaben

• Lead innovative packaging development projects aligned with business strategy.
• Ensure packaging solutions meet performance, quality, and sustainability targets.

Kenntnisse

Packaging Development

Material Science

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Knowledge in Recycling Technologies

Analytical Skills

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Packaging Engineering

Master’s Degree in Material Science

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About this Position

Step into the role of Packaging Manager

Take charge of developing innovative packaging solutions that set our brands apart. You’ll lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects aligned with our business strategy, exploring new materials and technologies to enhance performance and sustainability. Your expertise will ensure our packaging meets quality, cost, and regulatory standards—including PPWR—while gathering consumer insights to drive continuous improvement. If you’re ready to turn creative ideas into impactful, market-ready packaging, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do

1. Lead and oversee innovative packaging development projects aligned with our business strategy
2. Delight our categories and brands with new approaches, technologies, and materials
3. Drive cross-functional collaboration to turn new ideas into tangible packaging innovations
4. Ensure packaging solutions meet performance, quality, cost, and sustainability targets
5. Generate consumer insights through direct interaction and market feedback
6. Ensure all packaging complies with regulatory, recycling, health, and safety standards, particularly PPWR

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in packaging engineering, material science, mechanical engineering, or similar
• 5+ years of experience in packaging development, preferably in FMCG
• Strong technical knowledge in packaging and recycling technologies, including blow molding, injection molding, and flexible packaging
• Ability to analyze complex contexts and communicate appropriately for the target audience; proactive and flexible
• Open to travel to recycling companies, Henkel production sites, and partners globally
• Fluent in English

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work-from-anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan fully financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility benefits: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we embrace diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of our employees is our strength. Join our team and bring your individuality! We welcome applications from all genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations, and disabilities. If you need any accommodations during the interview process or on-site, please inform us, and we will do our best to support you.