Sustainability Packaging Innovator

mars; Nederland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Food & Nutrition is seeking a Sustainability Packaging Developer to accelerate sustainability ambitions across Europe and North America. You will lead development, validation, and implementation of innovative packaging projects focused on recyclability, recycled content, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional teams to deliver packaging solutions that meet performance, quality, and cost targets while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in Packaging Development/Packaging Engineering or similar role.
• Proven experience leading packaging renovation and commercialization projects.
• Experience with suppliers and co-manufacturing partners.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials including flexible/ paper/ plastics and recycled-content materials.
• Understanding of packaging performance, barrier properties and testing methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing trials, industrial implementation and commercialization.
• Knowledge of recyclability design principles and circular economy concepts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development activities for sustainability-driven renovation projects.
• Design, develop, and renovate primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging formats.
• Develop packaging solutions focused on recyclability, recycled content, material reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into robust packaging solutions.
• Ensure packaging functionality, performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Packaging Development

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Mars Food & Nutrition is seeking a Sustainability Packaging Developer to accelerate sustainability ambitions across Europe and North America. You will lead development, validation, and implementation of innovative packaging projects focused on recyclability, recycled content, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing sites, and cross-functional teams to deliver packaging solutions that meet performance, quality, and cost targets while aligning with