R&D Packaging Specialist

3 weeks ago

Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Czech Republic Barry Callebaut Group Full time
About the Role

The R&D Packaging Specialist is a key member of our team, responsible for developing and specifying new and revised packaging solutions, and implementing process improvements within the regional scope. This role requires in-depth knowledge of packaging components and processes, as well as their related testing and documentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify packaging needs from the business, production facilities, and customer complaints, and transform them into packaging improvements.
  • Translate packaging challenges into defined needs for new materials and capabilities.
  • Define, design, and implement packaging improvements, taking all internal and external factors into account.
  • Drive cost reduction through rationalization of packaging materials and supplier diversification.
  • Assess requests from a technical point of view, and discuss the feasibility of projects with Operations, QA, Engineering, Sourcing, and R&D.
  • Initiate and lead the implementation of new packaging materials and concepts on BC production lines.
  • Define appropriate trial protocols and lead trial execution, collection of results, and analysis.
  • Align and inform all departments on project progress, roadblocks, and next steps.
  • Be the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for one or several packaging families/topics in the region.
  • Train people on current packaging concepts and processes.
  • Regular travel, approximately 25% of the time.
Requirements
  • Project management skills.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual reasoning skills.
  • Ability to translate ideas, offered solutions, and concepts into a functional packaging concept running on a packaging line.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects autonomously, setting the right priorities.
We Offer
  • Employment on a regular basis in a dynamic and innovative company.
  • Annual bonus based on work results.
  • Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
  • Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
  • Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
  • PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
  • Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
  • Group life insurance.
  • Hybrid working model: minimum 8 days in the office a month.
  • As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
  • Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
  • Chocolate: yes, we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC's Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
  • And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
  • Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
  • You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
  • Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
  • Sport @work? Sure We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
  • We like to party as much as we like chocolate We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
  • Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced, and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential, and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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