Senior Manager, Fiber-Based Barrier Innovation

Huhtamaki Group; Espoo, Hämeenlinnan seutukunta; Híbrido; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Huhtamaki seeks a Senior Manager, Material Science & Barrier Technologies to shape fiber-based barrier packaging from concept to commercialization. Based in Espoo or Hämeenlinna with one remote day per week, you will lead the barrier technology roadmap and build partnerships globally.

You will run lab, pilot and scaling trials, drive IP, and mentor teams while translating complex science into practical programs that support sustainable packaging innovations.

Formación

• MSc or PhD required in a related discipline.
• Experience in barrier materials, coatings, laminations or related technologies.
• Strong track record with lab, pilot and production trials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the fiber and barrier technology roadmap across paperboard and molded fiber platforms.
• Translate roadmaps into commercial development projects for growth.
• Coordinate laboratory, pilot and production-scale trials and translate results into action plans.
• Drive invention creation, IP development and robust material evaluation protocols.

Conocimientos

Barrier materials

Coatings

Laminations

Laboratory trials

Communication skills

English fluency

Educación

MSc or PhD in Emulsion Chemistry, Polymer Science, Surface Chemistry, Dispersion Chemistry, Coating Chemistry

Herramientas

WVTR testing

OTR testing

Descripción del empleo

Huhtamaki seeks a Senior Manager, Material Science & Barrier Technologies to shape fiber-based barrier packaging from concept to commercialization. Based in Espoo or Hämeenlinna with one remote day per week, you will lead the barrier technology roadmap and build partnerships globally.

You will run lab, pilot and scaling trials, drive IP, and mentor teams while translating complex science into practical programs that support sustainable packaging innovations.