Packaging Technology Expert Specialized Nutrition Utrecht • Oxford Global Resources

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For our client Danone Specialized Nutrition, we are sourcing a Packaging Technology Expert to help shape the future of packaging across Danone's European supply network.
Do you have a passion for innovation, cost optimization, and sustainability? Read on!

Job Description

As a Packaging Technology Expert, you will play a key role in identifying and implementing packaging cost optimization opportunities. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Procurement, R&I) and external partners (suppliers) to develop and qualify packaging solutions that meet Danone's high standards for quality, safety, sustainability, and consumer satisfaction.

• Identify packaging cost optimization opportunities and assess technical feasibility.
• Develop packaging technical briefs that balance cost, timing, quality, food safety, sustainability, and consumer needs.
• Lead suppliers in defining packaging specifications aligned with Danone's requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to assess risks and define mitigation plans.
• Execute packaging qualification plans, including lab, plant, and transport validations.
• Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting and solving technical packaging issues.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in packaging development within Food, Pharma, or FMCG industries.
• Familiarity with various packaging types (flexible, plastic, metal, paper, beverage carton, barrier, corrugated) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot).
• Availability to work from the Utrecht office at least 2 days per week.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% across EU factories and supplier locations.

• Contract: 12 months
• full-time employment 40 per week
• Salary indication: €4300 - €5000 gross per month
• 25 vacation days
• Pension contribution by Oxford
• Possibility to (partially) work from home max 3 days