Product Developer

Audens-Food-S.a.; Granollers; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus plan

25 vacation days

Laptop

Phone

8% vacation pay

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

GoodLife Foods is seeking a Packaging Development Specialist to drive packaging development for new product launches. You will translate briefs into technical concepts and ensure designs meet functionality, sustainability, and regulatory standards, working with R&D, procurement, suppliers and production sites.

You will report to the Packaging Development Manager and play a key role in cross-functional teams, with regular travel inside and outside the Netherlands, while contributing to cost

Formación

• Bachelor or master degree in Packaging Science and Technology, Industrial Design Engineering, Food Processing or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in FMCG Packaging R&D is preferred, with preference in a food environment
• Basic knowledge of most common packaging materials and formats; fiber based packaging and flexible film technology is advantageous
• Solid knowledge of testing and qualification procedures across multiple packaging formats
• Willing to travel regularly inside and outside the Netherlands
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

Responsabilidades

• Lead packaging development activities for new product launches within the organization.
• Translate commercial briefs into technical packaging concepts.
• Evaluate, develop and qualify packaging concepts and materials for functionality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and drive packaging optimizations, including cost improvements, material changes, and production efficiencies.
• Lead packaging implementation projects in cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with NPD, procurement, suppliers, and production teams.
• Lead industrial trials and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Document packaging specifications and hand over to Technical Office and Operations teams.

Conocimientos

Packaging development

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication in Dutch

Communication in English

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging Science and Technology / Industrial Design Engineering / Food Processing

Descripción del empleo

What will you be doing?As packaging development specialist at GoodLife Foods, you will play a key role in driving the success of our new product launches. You will lead packaging development activities across multiple ongoing NPD projects, working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, procurement, suppliers, and production sites.You translate commercial briefs into technical packaging concepts and ensure that every design meets functional, sustainability, and regulatory standards. With your experience, you can quickly take ownership, work independently, and deliver results within a fast-paced environment.Key duties and responsibilities:Lead packaging development activities for new product launches inside the organization;Translate commercial briefs into technical packaging concepts;Evaluate, develop and qualify packaging concepts and materials in line with functionality, sustainability, and regulatory requirements;Identify and drive packaging optimizations, including cost improvements, material changes, and production efficiencies;Lead packaging implementation projects in a cross functional teams;Coordinate with NPD, procurement, suppliers, and production teams;Lead industrial trials and ensure compliance with functionality, sustainability, and regulatory requirements;Document packaging specifications and hand over to the Technical Office and Operations teams.In this role, you will report to the Packaging Development Manager.Do you fit this profile?You have a Bachelor or master degree, such as Packaging Science and Technology, Industrial Design Engineering, Food Processing or related disciplines;Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in FMCG Packaging R&D is preferred, with preference in a food environment;You have basic knowledge of most common packaging materials and formats. An understanding of fiber based packaging and flexible film technology would be an advantage;You have a solid knowledge of appropriate testing and qualification procedures across multiple packaging formats;Willing to travel on a regular basis inside and outside the Netherlands;Strong drive & passion for packaging development;Comfortable in an international surrounding, in cross functional teams;Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.Why GoodLife Foods?A competitive salary, supplemented by an attractive bonus plan;25 vacation days, with the option to take an additional 7 days at no cost;Company-provided laptop and phone;8% vacation pay;Travel allowance and pension plan;GoodLife Foods is growing rapidly, and we’d love for you to grow with us!In addition to working with the tastiest snacks, we offer you a position with room for your own input, flexibility, responsibility, and creativity in a growing organization with enthusiastic colleagues. We also place a strong emphasis on a healthy work-life balance.Interested? Apply now and send your resume to [e-mail]