Packaging Consultant

Company Description
AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We are accelerating the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19 000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.
AFRY is Making Future by developing tomorrow’s products together with our customers.


Job Description
Packaging Development is a section within AFRY that keeps on growing, and we are therefore looking to hire you as our new Packaging Consultant!
What we are looking for: A co-worker who wants to develop the future of packaging through external collaborations with our clients. You are able to see the big picture and can optimize packaging to be beneficial for the entire value chain. Knowledge of relevant legislation and sustainable practices is important.
At AFRY we collaborate with a large number of customers from a variety of industries, and you will get the possibility to work with different topics regarding material choice, sustainability, smart packaging and logistics. We are working with companies within the food industry, retail and e-commerce as well as the recycling industry. The projects are of varying extent and scopes; it could be a complete review and optimization of the packaging value chain within a company, or a delimited project focused on packaging development or problem solving. The assignments could also be from a holistic perspective, to support a company in preparing a packaging strategy or sustainability goals.
The role is based at the AFRY office in Malmö. Some of your time will be spent in the office, whilst depending on customer needs and characteristics of the assignment, some assignments will be conducted from a client’s office or remotely. The role will include travels to clients within and outside of Sweden.
Below are some examples of previous assignments to provide some insights on the role:
Sustainability is a focus for our customers and for AFRY and is therefore a significant part of our work with clients. A recent assignment was to create an internal company guide to assess the recyclability of packaging, which is sold in multiple markets. The internal company guide consolidated and collated relevant legislation, constraints of recycling systems and Design for Recycling recommendations.
We are working with a client to evaluate the whole supply chain and find ways to make it more efficient, basically lowering cost and at the same time make it much more climate friendly…a combination seen impossible by many…but we are doing it and it´s happening!
What are we demanding and what are our expectations on packaging? To be able to get exactly what you want, you need to know what to ask for. In this project we are making packaging specifications for a client, so that they can make a better choice when purchasing packaging.



Qualifications
As a person you are driven, actively take responsibility and last but not least you have good communication skills. You work in a structured and independent way, whilst still able to collaborate with other professionals in different fields and with internal and external parties.
Expected qualifications:
> 3 years’ experience from working with packaging at brand owners, material production, converters or other
Relevant higher education within this field or corresponding work life experience
You have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both orally and in writing
Experience or knowledge from project leading
Experience of different types of material and their characteristics
Knowledge and experience from machine systems, filling machines or packaging machines
Meritorious: Experience from Artois CAD, Cape Pack, Adobe illustrator and InDesign



Additional Information
As a workplace, AFRY is characterized by a sense of belonging and a familiar atmosphere. Our work is of course important, but our lives outside of work are important as well.. A healthy "work-life balance" is therefore something we always aim for and support.
We are looking for team players who want to share knowledge and welcome new challenges. The position is a full-time assignment, and you will be based in Malmö..
We offer a wellness allowance, an occupational health care service, service pension and access to the staff association Club AFRY. Here we organize fun activities such as ski trips, guided training sessions, cabin rental, guest lectures and much more!
In case of questions please contact:
Eva Liv
Recruiting Manager
eva.liv@afry.com
+46 730 56 81 71
The application, selection and interview process is ongoing, which means that the role might be filled before last day of application. Though, since holidays are coming up it might take a bit longer than usual before we get back to you. Do not hesitate to send in your application prior to the final date for applications, January 20th.
Note: No applications can be received through email!
AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.
AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.