Senior Packaging Quality Lead - Materials & Suppliers

Novonesis; Hørsholm; Hybrid; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis in Denmark is seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Specialist in Quality for a global role. You will join the Direct Material Quality group responsible for material and supplier quality across all product ranges and sites, working with a warm, high-level team of 14 specialists.

You will lead packaging quality, regulatory compliance, supplier qualification and audits, while driving continuous improvement and circular packaging initiatives, including PPWR.

Qualifications

• 5 years of packaging quality experience in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of food contact material compliance.
• Experience with QMS/ERP systems (SAP, Intelex or similar).
• Lead auditor training and familiarity with ISO 13485 and GFSI/BRC standards.
• Excellent English language abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for packaging quality, regulatory compliance, and supplier quality management.
• Lead qualification, approval, and ongoing performance management of packaging materials and suppliers, including supplier audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen packaging quality, supplier performance, product integrity, and customer satisfaction.
• Support strategic packaging projects, including circular packaging and PPWR compliance.
• Collaborate with DMQ peers, Procurement, Product Quality Managers, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Operations, and R&D.

Skills

Quality mindset

Change leadership

Independent contributor

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field

Tools

SAP

Intelex

ISO 13485 knowledge

Job description

Novonesis in Denmark is seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Specialist in Quality for a global role. You will join the Direct Material Quality group responsible for material and supplier quality across all product ranges and sites, working with a warm, high-level team of 14 specialists.

You will lead packaging quality, regulatory compliance, supplier qualification and audits, while driving continuous improvement and circular packaging initiatives, including PPWR.