Packaging Category Innovation Lead

PERSÁN; Sevilla; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Persán is seeking an R&D Packaging Category Expert to lead the innovation and standardization strategy for packaging materials across European plants, balancing sustainability, performance, cost and machinability.

The role requires 5 years in Packaging/R&D in FMCG/CPG or pharma, plus 2+ years in category management or technical leadership for materials; a engineering degree and English at B2; travel may be required in a dynamic multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Packaging/Materials R&D experience in FMCG/CPG or pharma.
• At least 2 years in category management or materials leadership.
• Bachelor's or master's in engineering or related field.
• English level B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a materials plan aligned with R&D, Operations, Sustainability and the Business.
• Lead materials development and industrialization with plant-scale validations (FAT/SAT/VAT).
• Create/update material specifications and test methods; manage change control with traceability.
• Identify/qualify suppliers; manage dual-sourcing and cost performance.
• Drive OEE improvements and standardization for packaging materials.
• Lead stage-gate projects with milestones, risks, budget and KPI reporting.

Skills

Packaging R&D

Category management

Technical leadership

English B2

Education

Engineering degree

English B2

Job description

Persán is seeking an R&D Packaging Category Expert to lead the innovation and standardization strategy for packaging materials across European plants, balancing sustainability, performance, cost and machinability.

The role requires 5 years in Packaging/R&D in FMCG/CPG or pharma, plus 2+ years in category management or technical leadership for materials; a engineering degree and English at B2; travel may be required in a dynamic multinational environment.