Technical Packaging Specialist

Do you have a degree in Engineering and experience within packaging development? In the position as Technical Packaging Specialist at Essity you get the opportunity to work in an international environment with many different contact areas.
About the role
The European, Middle East and African Product Management (EPM) department, part of Business Unit Health and Medical Solutions, is a strong contributor to the Inco business, and is responsible for driving and owning the TENA Incontinence assortment. EPM has a key decision making and business-oriented role and cooperates closely with Markets, Global Brand, Innovation and Sustainability, R&D, Factories and Technology. In the Packaging Solutions Team, we create, own and maintain Packaging Solutions and specifications for our Incontinence assortment to be aligned with the needs of the business.
The role as Technical Packaging Specialist is responsible for securing a competitive, relevant and cost-effective packaging solution for our assortment, and to bring it to market. All in line with the overall strategy of the business.
This is a temporary position until august 2021.
What you will do
Create, own and maintain technical packaging solutions for the Incontinence assortment.
Balance all packaging attributes and requirements to initiate packaging specifications improvement on current packaging assortment including primary, secondary and tertiary packaging - bags, cartons, transport boxes and pallet.
Drive, coordinate and implement packaging cost and quality improvement as well as new packaging initiated from markets in close cooperation with packaging suppliers and factories.
Participate and contribute and being responsible for Packaging development in Innovation Projects. Develop, verify and validate and secure that packaging specifications meet project goals on packaging as well as giving input on logistics impact.
With a holistic view drive packaging activity and cooperate with main stakeholders as Packaging Suppliers, Factories, Market representatives, Sourcing, Technology, Technical Article Managers, R&D, Graphical Design Specialists and other team members with a total task approach.
Create and Manage packaging specifications

Who you are
University degree in Engineering
Relevant working experience, preferably experience within packaging development, is an advantage
Understanding and experiences in product development methodologies is an advantage
Ability to work in international network
Project management skills
Fully proficient in English, both verbally and written
Ability to travel 20-40 days per year

You are proactive and goal-oriented where you take responsibility for your own tasks. Furthermore, you have a structured way of working with a pragmatic and hands-on approach. Your analytical abilities make it easy for you to see the bigger picture and identify a variety of alternative solutions to problems that may occur. Finally, you have strong communication skills and show an understanding of what is important for another person when working in teams.
Additional information
If you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Fredrik Welander, Manager Packaging Solutions, Fredrik.Welander@essity.com or responsible recruiter Johanna Käll, johanna.kall@essity.com
Essity kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation
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