Alternance Packaging Ingénieur

Givaudan; Avignon; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global company in Avignon is seeking a Packaging Engineer Apprentice to enhance packaging data management and improve lifecycle processes. You will assess current practices, engage with cross-functional teams, and drive projects to optimize packaging procedures. Ideal candidates have strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. This apprenticeship spans two years, with concrete goals set for each year.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage projects effectively.
• Experience in working across global teams.
• Understanding of digital and ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Assess packaging data and documentation accuracy.
• Design and implement processes for document management.
• Evaluate and improve the Packaging Lifecycle process.

Connaissances

Project Management

Ability to work in functional & global environment

Value stream mapping

Digital & ERP system

Description du poste

Overview

Duration: 2 years (October 2025 – September 2027)

Location: Avignon, France

Company Sponsor: Perrine Bonnet Poujet

Apprenticeship Supervisor (Direct Reporting Line): Local Management, Avignon

As a Packaging Engineer Apprentice, you will play a key role in two major areas:
• Improving packaging data and document management across the organization.
• Redesigning and implementing a comprehensive packaging lifecycle process, covering both innovation and change management, with a collaborative and cross-functional approach.

Responsibilities

1. Data and Document Management for Packaging (Year 1 – ~9 months)
2. Close-out target: Summer 2026
3. Assess the current state of packaging data and documentation within the Global Packaging Repository (GPR) — including availability, accuracy, and compliance.
4. Lead 5S activities to clean, extract, sort, and organize data and documentation.
5. Design and implement robust processes to collect, store, and maintain accurate, up-to-date packaging data.
6. Define clear guidelines for data transfer and document handling across teams and systems.
7. Collaborate with IT and external partners to digitalize the GPR and streamline packaging technical data management.
8. Promote adoption of the new system through training and coaching of key users.

1. End-to-End Packaging Lifecycle Process Improvement (Year 1 & 2 – ~24 months)
2. Close-out target: Spring 2027
3. Evaluate the current Packaging Lifecycle process, identifying key gaps and areas for improvement.
4. Engage stakeholders from cross-functional teams (e.g. Safety, Regulatory, Quality, Food Safety, Procurement, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, Global Master Data) to define a future state process.
5. Lead a structured project approach:
   • Map current vs. desired state.
   • Analyse pain points and risks.
   • Present 2–3 value-driven process improvement options to project sponsors
6. Support implementation of the selected process:
   • Provide training and coaching.
   • Collect feedback from users and refine the approach.
7. Monitor performance, track KPIs, and report outcomes to sponsors and functional teams.
8. Ensure the new process supports compliance, cost optimization, and sustainability objectives across all regions and departments.

Capabilities required

• Project Management
• Ability to work in functional & global environment
• Value stream mapping, digital & ERP system a plus

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.