Packaging Development Manager, Lüleburgaz Plant

Danone; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

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Job summary

Danone Türkiye is seeking a Packaging Development Manager for the Lüleburgaz Plant. You will translate marketing ideas into technically robust packaging solutions and lead development of packaging concepts aligned with manufacturing capabilities.

You will coordinate pilot and industrial trials, analyze data, and support launches across dairy brands. Ideal candidates have a university degree in a related field, 5–7 years in packaging, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluency in

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant packaging/engineering field.
• 5–7 years of experience in packaging or packaging production.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Translates marketing ideas into technically industrialized packaging solutions.
• Leads development of packaging concepts compatible with manufacturing units.
• Evaluates packaging requirements in early development for ongoing projects.
• Contributes to a robust innovation/renovation portfolio for Danone Dairy Turkey.
• Coordinates pilot trials and industrial trials, analyzes data, and supports launches.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Decision making

Project ownership

Education

University degree in Food Engineering, Chemistry Engineering, Pack Science or Polymer Science

Tools

SAP

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

About The Job

Danone Türkiye is looking for a talented colleague for the "Packaging Development Manager, Lüleburgaz Plant" Take this opportunity to GROW together!

• Translates marketing ideas, consumer & customer needs into technically industrialized packaging solutions.
• Leads the development of various packaging concepts taking into account the specific nature of the finished products and materials used and ensures compatibility of packaging with manufacturing units.
• Evaluates in cross-functional setting the packing requirements in early development phase for all ongoing projects.
• Be actively involved in the ideation stage and contribute to creating a robust and relevant inno/reno portfolio for Danone Dairy division in Turkey.
• Arrange and coordinate the execution of pilot trials, plan, organize, conduct and follow up industrial trials, collect, analyze and present the relevant analytical data, provide assistance during launch period and afterwards carry out a formal hand over to industrial department.
• Actively participate in solving problems that occur during production and projects related to the optimization of production technologies and/or quality.
• Build close network and collaboration with key pack suppliers and look for synergies in terms of innovation and renovation ideas as well as relevant technological solution to implement for ongoing projects.
• Build strong network within international Danone Dairy R&I Pack community and foster collaboration, exchange of ideas, know-how and best practices.
• Participates Global packaging development trials & take responsibility.
• Lead the DIJ pack projects and D4R evaluation.

About You

• University degree in Food Engineering, Chemistry Engineering, Pack Science or Polymer Science.
• 5-7 year prior experience in similar function or in packaging producing sector.
• Analytical thinking
• Good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders and at all levels within the local organization
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Able to work independently and prioritize his/her own tasks
• Multitasking skills - able to implement several projects at the same time
• Ability to react fast in urgent/atypical situations
• Is able to take fact-based decision and follow through on the execution
• Good understanding of the business processes in the company
• Effectively manage teams and quickly solve the crisis level pack problems.
• Has solid knowledge and experience in primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, materials and their production process
• Has good understanding on their interaction with the product and environment and needed methods to validate/test this
• Should have knowledge about shopfloor machinery platforms, FFS, Preform, ISBM, Injection, Flexible, Corrugated Boards, Glues, Shring Flms, UHT papers, lids, die cuts, PET, PP, HDPE, PS
• Has intermadiate understanding of dairy products and processes
• Fluent in English
• Has good computer proficiency (MS Office, SAP and MS project program)

About Us

Being a Danoner means that you create your own working experience.

• Danone offers various types of leave days to supportDanoners' work-life balance and well-being. We have a wide variety of leave types, such as in your first year 5 days of "ImNew in Danone Leave"; 1 day of "My Future is Good Leave" for our social responsibility activities. These options cater to different aspects of employees' lives and needs, reflecting the company's commitment to not only professional growth but also personal and social responsibilities.

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all implementations* by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.

All nominations will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation,age,gender identity, disability.

Working with us is about being able to do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it's all up to you.

Working here, you'll need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, a littlecomplexityand challenging tasks but it is packed with opportunities. You will work for some of the best-known brands in the world, such asActivia, Danone,Danino, Danette,Aptamil,Bebelac, Hayat, andSırma, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

At Danone Türkiye, we do not aim to be the best company in the world, but better for the world. That's why, inspired by our B Corp journey, we continuously challenge ourselves to improve and measure our social and environmental impact. Through this journey, we strive to create long-term value for our employees, partners, communities, and future generations.

What we offer

This is a visible position within the company, we offer opportunities where you can grow your expertise and have an end-to-end responsibility to drive "change" & "growth". You will have a chance to experience 360 ways of working with multiple stakeholders. We develop talents and growth potential to enable strong career development for our employees.

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