Packaging Materials Lead - Sustainable Laminates & Innovation

Graphic Packaging International; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Pension and insurance benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Short decision paths and high employee

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Lund, Sweden seeks a Team Leader for Packaging Development – Materials Development to guide a materials team in driving barrier laminate innovations. You will balance hands-on development with technical leadership in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes cross-functional work across Packaging Development, Purchasing, Production and Quality, with opportunities for leadership growth and international exposure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of polymeric materials.
• Experience with packaging materials and laminates.
• Excellent communication in Swedish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Materials Team.
• Develop and evaluate new barrier laminates through laboratory testing and pilot trials.
• Verify materials in laboratory, production, and customer environments.
• Support and contribute technical expertise in material development projects.
• Collaborate with Packaging Development, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and external suppliers.
• Participate in customer-focused development projects.
• Drive innovation and contribute to sustainable packaging solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Team coordination

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in Materials Engineering

Job description

Graphic Packaging International in Lund, Sweden seeks a Team Leader for Packaging Development – Materials Development to guide a materials team in driving barrier laminate innovations. You will balance hands-on development with technical leadership in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes cross-functional work across Packaging Development, Purchasing, Production and Quality, with opportunities for leadership growth and international exposure.