Packaging Specialist - Beverage

Nestlé's Research & Development CenterNestlé's Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Position Summary:The Packaging Specialist supports and/or leads packaging projects from ideation through development to implementation for different liquid beverage applications.Primary Responsibilities:Develop innovative, consumer-centric packaging concepts and solutions for liquid beverage applicationsDeliver solutions by developing ideas from initial white space, concept through development to implementation, collaborating with internal and external parties (design agencies, trend analytics, suppliers, creative teams, marketing, global regions, etc.)Support the innovation recycle-ready roadmap by generating new packaging propositions that align with Nestlé sustainability initiatives and reduce GHG with required packaging interventionsConstantly update knowledge of consumer and retail trends, new competitive and fringe packaging and technologies, new and unique materials and design applications and processes.Attend and lead technical validation trials both in house and at external suppliersPrepare documentation on technical specifications for our suppliers, purchasing and transfer of development projects into production, including testing plan and training modules for operations and skills evaluationOptimize current packaging solutions via Fit for Purpose activities to reduce cost and material usage where possible.Co-develop equipment for new packaging concepts together with partners and suppliersDevelop an effective knowledge network within the group, with suppliers and universitiesComply with Nestle Integrated Management System and all other company policies and proceduresJob Qualifications:BS in Engineering, Industrial Design, Packaging or Mechanical/Plastics/Processing required5 years' experience in Packaging Development, preferably in the food industryProven expertise on packaging materials and related technologiesAbility to manage and drive packaging projects autonomously E2E and to engage the appropriate resources to provide supportKnowledge of key manufacturing processes for the beverage industry (preferably aseptic or hot fill)Knowledge & ability to apply project management fundamentalsPassionate on sustainability and willing to proactively drive the change towards 100% sustainable packagingCreative and driven to bring and develop fresh packaging ideasAbility to challenge team members and management with equal effectiveness to influence decisionsGood communicator, motivated and team playerAgility and capacity to manage a diversity of tasks in parallelFlexibility to travel for short and mid-term missions up to 20-30% of time