Do you want to work at the fastest growing producer of cookies, cakes and waffles in Europe? And do you have a packaging engineer background with several years of experience in the packaging industry? Then we would like to hear from you! We are searching for a strong Packaging Engineer to complete the Purchasing of the Group. This position will support the Purchasing team in achieving its strategic and annual objectives in Dordrecht (HQ Biscuit International Nothern Europe Cluster) for the whole Group.

Our new colleague’s key responsibilities

Within Biscuit International Purchasing team, and under the responsibility of a Packaging Manager, you will work on an international scope with the following responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating Packaging development projects:

• To support the Purchase department in tender implementation and change of suppliers
• For new products : the packaging Engineer will create packaging solutions that help drive retail sales and support new product innovation.
• For existing products the packaging engineer will collaborate with th manufacturing plants to optimize existing packaging.Lead cost savings initiatives by working collaboratively with purchase, vendors, supply chain and manufacturing plants
• Lead sustainability initiatives by working collaboratively Manufacturing, Marketing and NPD.
• Ensure project success by keeping projects on-schedule through strong communication while evaluating technical data.
• Determine packaging material specifications that maintain appropriate product shelf-life integrity, while minimizing cost, run trials and follow implementation until the launch.
• Conduct value analysis and cost reduction activities on packaging materials and labor requirements.
• Provide support to Manufacturing during new product-packaging qualifications and start-ups.
• Support investigation and analysis of packaging failures and develop/implement corrective actions accordingly.
• Responsible for detailed documentation of technical and die cut data to ensure successful product-packaging commercialization.

What we offer

• A challenging job within a pleasant and informal working environment;
• An excellent salary, tailored to your background and experience;
• A dynamic company, where your own initiative is highly appreciated;
• Plenty of development opportunities.

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