Packaging Sustainability Expert

Join Our Global R&D Packaging Team in Wageningen

You'll join our global R&D Packaging Team in Wageningen, where innovation meets purpose.

Being successful in this role means faster and better project execution by the teams, strengthening our packaging portfolio towards a sustainable future. Next to driving and building the data based knowledge on packaging sustainability, you will also execute packaging sustainability related projects.

In short, you will:

• Analyze packaging data to identify sustainability improvement opportunities and report these to the organization.
• Translate upcoming packaging legislation, provided by regulatory affairs, into clear implications for our packaging portfolio.
• Explore, build and deliver essential future packaging material expertise.
• Collaborate closely with external partners to ensure close connection from FrieslandCampina to developments in the market, enabling us to define the best route towards the future.
• Deliver packaging sustainability related projects by leading or participating as the expert.

Wat we vragen

• Academic degree in a relevant technological education/background (environmental science, material science, industrial design or engineering).
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with environmental data, data management systems and related tools.
• Experience in packaging development and/or good knowledge of packaging technologies and materials.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in the area of packaging sustainability.
• Continuous improvement and learning mindset - as the sustainability landscape in packaging evolves continuously.
• Good communication skills – able to explain complex sustainability topics clearly. A collaborative mindset and experience working in cross-functional teams.

Wat we bieden

With access to innovation projects, expert mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities, you’ll grow your skills while making a difference.

• A chance to create real environmental impact through your work.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team that values your ideas.
• Hybrid and flexible working to support your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience.
• A culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

As a Packaging Sustainability Expert, you will play a key role in driving our packaging sustainability strategy forward.

To do this, the starting point is to analyze our packaging portfolio data, assess environmental impacts (for instance on carbon footprint or designed for recycling) and translate these findings into actionable projects.

Next to that, you will deep dive into the world of packaging recycling and its future materials, to be able to drive our strategy forward. For instance by exploring the packaging waste material streams and its technologies or finding out the details behind new potential materials.

We work on fact-based transformation with science, data and knowledge, which is translated into innovative actions and new business models.

Bij FrieslandCampina geloven we in een werkomgeving waar iedereen zich hun volledige en authentieke zelf kan voelen en in hun kracht wordt gezet om het beste uit zichzelf te halen. We omarmen elkaars verschillen en ontvangen graag je sollicitatie, ongeacht je geslacht, geloof, afkomst, seksuele voorkeur, leeftijd, beperking, of nationaliteit. Als wie wij zijn bij jou past, moedigen we je aan om te solliciteren, ook als je niet zeker weet of je aan alle eisen voldoet.

Ons team

Are you passionate about sustainable innovations in packaging? Do you combine technical packaging expertise with a drive to make a real environmental impact? Are you strong in packaging data analyses? Join our team as a Packaging Sustainability Expert and help shape the future of our packaging portfolio.

Our R&D Packaging Development team works together in an open and positive atmosphere, and we strive to maintain a good life/work balance. The Packaging department is an international community with 40+ colleagues from 12 different countries and we are based in Wageningen (the Netherlands), Singapore and multiple countries in Europe and Asia. Indeed, we see a mix of personalities and cultures as the perfect breeding ground for innovations. Our team members hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, gained experience with working in different cultures and are above average interested in technology. They cooperate to achieve our ambitious targets.

Contact

Esther.vanSchoonhoven@frieslandcampina.com