Packaging Development Lead — FMCG NPD

Audens Food S.A.; Granollers; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

25 vacation days

Laptop and phone provided

8% vacation pay

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Job summary

GoodLife Foods is seeking a Packaging Development Specialist to lead packaging development across multiple NPD projects. You will translate briefs into technical concepts, ensure regulatory and sustainability compliance, and drive optimization with cross-functional teams including R&D, procurement, suppliers, and production.

You will report to the Packaging Development Manager and contribute to a fast-paced, international environment with opportunities to take ownership and deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Packaging Science and Technology, Industrial Design Engineering, Food Processing, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years in FMCG Packaging R&D preferred, food environment.
• Solid knowledge of common packaging materials and formats; fiber-based packaging knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development activities for new product launches.
• Translate briefs into technical packaging concepts meeting functionality, sustainability, and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate and qualify packaging concepts and materials; drive cost improvements and production efficiencies.

Skills

Packaging development

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Dutch & English

Education

Packaging Science & Technology

Industrial Design Engineering

Food Processing

Related disciplines

Job description

GoodLife Foods is seeking a Packaging Development Specialist to lead packaging development across multiple NPD projects. You will translate briefs into technical concepts, ensure regulatory and sustainability compliance, and drive optimization with cross-functional teams including R&D, procurement, suppliers, and production.

You will report to the Packaging Development Manager and contribute to a fast-paced, international environment with opportunities to take ownership and deliver results.