Engineering Category Packaging

Persán S.A.; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Persán S.A. is seeking an R&D Packaging Category Expert to lead innovation and standardization for packaging materials, balancing sustainability, performance, cost, and machinability.

The role drives pack‑machine fit on high‑speed production lines across several European plants. The ideal candidate has 5 years in Packaging/Materials R&D, 2+ years in category management or technical leadership, and strong knowledge of packaging testing, validation, and industrialization.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Industrial Design, Materials, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering) or a related field.
• High level of English.
• 5 years of experience in Packaging/Materials R&D in FMCG/CPG, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• 2+ years in a category management or technical leadership role for materials.
• Experience managing projects mainly for the industrial sector, preferably for FMCG.
• Knowledge of packaging testing and validation (standards, protocols, reports).
• Demonstrable experience in packaging industrialization: line scaling, line testing, and pack‑machine optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Category strategy & roadmap: Define and execute a materials plan (innovation, cost‑out, light‑weighting, sustainability/regulation).
• Materials development & industrialization: Conduct scouting and proofs‑of‑concept; scale to plant with validations; ensure pack‑to‑machine fit on high‑speed lines.
• Specifications, quality & compliance: Create/update material specifications and drawings; define test methods and manage change control with traceability.
• Technical sourcing & suppliers: Identify/approve/develop suppliers; set technical criteria and manage performance.
• Plant continuous improvement: Drive OEE, SMED for format changes, reduce scrap and packaging complaints; train site teams.
• Project management & reporting: Lead stage‑gate projects with timelines, risk management (FMEA), budgets and KPIs.

Conocimientos

Packaging R&D

Category management

Packaging testing

Packaging industrialization

Communication

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Materials/Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Persán is a multinational home care and personal care production company with worldwide presence. Our mission is to provide personal and home care solutions that care for you and the environment, leveraging talent, commitment, and technology.

We are looking for an R&D Packaging Category Expert to lead the innovation and standardization strategy for a category of packaging materials (e.g., cardboard/fiber or rigid/flexible plastics). The role balances sustainability, performance, cost, and machinability and drives the “pack‑machine fit” on high‑speed production lines across several European plants.

Responsibilities

• Category strategy & roadmap: Define and execute a materials plan (innovation, cost‑out, light‑weighting, sustainability/regulation), aligned with R&D, Operations, Sustainability and the Business.
• Materials development & industrialization: Conduct scouting and proofs‑of‑concept; scale to plant with formal validations (FAT/SAT/VAT, industrial trials, line trials, run‑at‑rate), ensuring pack‑to‑machine fit on high‑speed lines.
• Specifications, quality & compliance: Create/update material specifications and drawings; define test methods (top‑load, compression, drop, transport) and manage change control with full traceability and applicable regulations.
• Technical sourcing & suppliers: Identify/approve/develop suppliers; agree technical criteria with Procurement, establish alternatives (dual‑sourcing) and manage performance (capability, stability, total cost of packaging).
• Plant continuous improvement: Drive OEE improvements, SMED for format changes, and reductions in scrap/waste and packaging‑related complaints; train site teams on new materials and standards.
• Project management & reporting: Lead stage‑gate projects with timelines, risk management (FMEA), budget and stakeholders; report KPIs and maintain the category matrix (materials, risks, costs, footprint).

Qualifications

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Industrial Design, Materials, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering) or a related field.
• High level of English.

Technical Skills

• 5 years of experience in Packaging/Materials R&D in FMCG/CPG, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• 2+ years in a category management or technical leadership role for materials.
• Experience managing projects mainly for the industrial sector, preferably for FMCG.
• Knowledge of packaging testing and validation (standards, protocols, reports).
• Demonstrable experience in packaging industrialization: line scaling, line testing, and pack‑machine optimization.

Soft Skills

• Communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Active listening, ability to work under pressure, results‑oriented mindset.
• Capacity for innovation and problem‑solving.

Benefits

• Professional development with Career Plans based on your ambition and potential.
• Dynamic teamwork environment.
• Annual training plans.
• Flexible remuneration and social benefits.
• International projects in constant expansion.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly involved and committed professional with strategic vision and adaptability to change.
• Strong motivation and initiative to drive ambitious projects.
• Values trust, collaboration, recognition, and a participative work environment.