European Packaging Specialist - Glass & Metal Caps

European Packaging Specialist - Glass & Metal Caps

Nestlé Waters, part of Nestlé, is the number one bottled water company worldwide. We are present in most distribution channels with a large portfolio of 51 unique brands including Nestlé Pure Life, our No. 1 bottled water brand, Perrier, and San Pellegrino. We’re passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship—most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging, and advancing recycling. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package—something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It’s not just the work that you’ll find fulfilling here though. As you build a career with us, you’ll receive exactly the kind of benefits you’d expect from a leading name in healthy hydration.

Position Snapshot

• Permanent contract
• Technical education background, University degree or equivalent (e.g., in Mechanical Engineering, Package Engineering)
• Knowledge of glass packaging, metal caps, as well related secondary & tertiary packaging
• Knowledge of related processes
• 3 years of experience in Operation or R&D in the supported product category (water & beverage)
• Proficiency in English and Italian is a must (nice to have French)

Position Summary

Provide expertise and support to the factories in line with Zone EUR and Business priorities:

• Renovate & customize packaging
• Validate sustainable packaging solutions
• Industrialize glass bottles, metal caps as well related secondary & tertiary packaging
• Provide Expert Support for industrial related processes (i.e., capping)
• Lead packaging project management activities
• Identify, perform or support packaging projects with the following objectives: packaging material harmonization and standardization, sustainability projects, cost optimization, Packaging adaptation to new regulation, packaging and process optimization, new suppliers homologations, new packaging/technologies industrialization
• Support documentation and deploy Manufacturing Standards (NWSM)

A Day in the Life of the Packaging Specialist

Leads Renovation projects for ZEUR market products, from the development brief till the launch:

• Develop/adapt new glass bottles
• Introduce sustainable packaging
• Define technical project planning
• Deliver in compliance to timing, cost, regulatory requirement, industrial line processes and Nestlé standards
• Test, validate and industrialize packaging for the ZEUR market
• Issue related reports and technical documentation
• Own, issue and maintain centralized packaging homologation procedures
• Packaging materials specifications editor

• Supports the “Deploy” of new products and technologies aligned with Zone priorities
• Manage the Renovation projects assigned dealing with all the related functions: Manufacturing Support Groups, Factories, Marketing, Purchasing, Regulatory, Suppliers, NPTC… Ensures deployment of standards to factories
• Promotes Packaging Knowledge transfer across Z-ZEUR factories

What will make you successful?

• A solid packaging industry experience (Water, beverages packaging expert, Blowing / Injection Process expert)
• Project Management experience
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams (with or without direct reports) in international environments
• Ability to work as a team

Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion in sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development.