Packaging Deployment Specialist

Ferrero International S.A.; Alba; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global confectionery company in Alba, Italy is seeking a Packaging Deployment Specialist. You will drive innovation and manage packaging projects while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Packaging or Engineering, at least 3 years of experience, and is fluent in Italian and English. This role offers the opportunity to lead packaging initiatives in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in packaging development.
• Fluent in both Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of structural packaging design.

Mansioni

• Drive innovation in packaging design and development.
• Manage the flow of information and project milestones.
• Optimize packaging production processes.

Conoscenze

Packaging development

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

CAD-based systems

Flexibility

Understanding of local retail market

Formazione

Master’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Design, or related field

Strumenti

SAP

MS Office

Cape Pack

Descrizione del lavoro

Main Responsibilities:

Join our dynamic team as a Packaging Deployment Specialist, where you’ll have the autonomy to drive innovation, development, execution, control and quality for assigned projects. You’ll follow the guidelines set by the Category Deploy manager and central packaging departments, ensuring excellence in every aspect.

In this role, you’ll lead packaging innovation efforts by exploring new materials and technologies, working cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, Group Packaging R&D, Categories and Operations. Your participation in project planning will be crucial, as you’ll manage the project development, flow of information, follow up, and communicate project milestones and associated risks.

Supporting Operations and the business in cost savings, efficiency initiatives, and quality investigations will be a continuous effort towards improvement. This involves optimizing the packaging production process through production support, problem‑solving, industrialization, and trials management.

Ensuring the creation and upload of packaging documentation, such as technical sheets in Devex/SAP, will be essential to guarantee the correct implementation of packaging projects within your area of responsibility. You’ll understand the needs of different stakeholders in the business, ensuring the development and sharing of knowledge across plants and functions. This will be achieved by exploiting the CVP Program, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

About You:

You should have a Master’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Design, or a related field, along with at least 3 years of professional experience in packaging development. You are proficient in using SAP, MS Office, Cape Pack, and CAD‑based systems. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as well as solid knowledge of project management and structural packaging design. This role requires a high degree of flexibility and mobility, as well as a good understanding of packaging line design. Experience in the regional market and a strong grasp of the local retail environment are necessary. You must be fluent in both Italian and English, written and spoken.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.