R&D Packaging Expert Location: Lebbeke-Wieze, BE, 9280 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the Role The R&D Packaging Expert EMEA develops and specifies new and revised packaging solutions and implements process improvements within the regional scope, under the general supervision of the Regional R&D Packaging Lead. He/she has in-depth knowledge of packaging components and processes and their related testing and documentation. Key activities include: + to add business value through packaging big bet innovation and renovation projects, + to generate cost savings through smarter and optimized packaging solutions, + to reduce packaging customer complaints, + to introduce and further develop sustainable packaging solutions. Key Responsibilities Include + Support the development of a packaging portfolio strategy at a regional level. + Identify packaging needs from business/market/customer needs and transform them into innovation opportunities for Barry Callebaut through the Innovation funnel. + Explore and monitor new innovation possibilities of various (packaging) suppliers and use these to introduce step changes in quality, sustainability, or ways of working. + Translate (complex) packaging challenges in a defined need for new materials/capabilities & investments (business case). + Define, design, and implement holistically (innovative) packaging concepts, taking all internal/external factors into account. + Co-creates with other departments (engineering, quality) the required process engineering for new packaging. + Lead the implementation of new packaging on BC production line(s), deliver material specifications & validation, and hand over tothe Supply Chain (after commercial start-up). + Be SPOC in one or several packaging families/topics, in the region and beyond (through our Centers of Excellence). + Train people on current processes, packaging concepts, and packaging/product quality requirements. About You + Technical Degree in Science or (packaging) engineering or equivalent by experience + Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of developing and launching packaging concepts in an industrial environment. + Complex project management and related communication skills + Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus + Experience and knowledge of 2D visualization software packages is a plus + Solid packaging knowledge, (partly) built in the food industry + Strong project management skills + Strong analytical & conceptual reasoning skills + Ability to translate ideas and concepts into a sales pitch/business case, ready to be presented to a wider audience + Ability to manage multiple, complex objectives/projects autonomously Ability to influence R&D peers (without direct leadership) and Director / VP functions + Flair for networking + Ability to work in multi-functional / multi-cultural teams + Ability to manage multiple, complex objectives autonomously, setting the right priorities + Team player + Curious, inquisitive, creative, willing to learn + Goal-oriented and motivated by achievement + Ability to change communication style in the function of the audience + Loves working in a multi-functional environment Travel +/- 10% Home office possible following the BC working from home policy 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. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .