Back to search.PepsiCo UK & Ireland - Packaging Technologist or Manager - English and German speaking
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Hamburg, Germany |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Languages: | English, German |
At PepsiCo innovation takes centre stage.That means our Europe R&D team are at the heart of the action and are kept busy creating exciting new products for consumers across the continent, from Leicester to Hamburg to Moscow.
In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment or indulgence -will drive our growth both now and in the future.
Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.
Even if we do not have a vacancy we are always very keen to hear from people like you who share our passion for innovation. Below you will find some detail on the typical type of principal accountabilities our people have, so what do our Packaging Technologists/Managers get up to. And you will also see the desired skills and experience that tend to be of interest to us.
Ultimately by submitting your CV you will be on our radar and form part of a talent pool, and when we have a suitable opportunity we will be in touch.
Principal Accountabilities
· Manage insights-driven packaging innovation projects to deliver Business Unit's plans, ensuring execution meets the time, quality and cost requirements of the project brief
· Deliver sustainable productivity through PepsiCo supply chain through leading technology enabled programmes, predominately focussed on flexible packaging
· Manage programmes to deliver environmentally sustainable packaging across Europe aligned to PepsiCo's public commitments
· Manage the core packaging suppliers. Manage effective on-boarding of emerging / start-up suppliers into the PepsiCo Supply Chain through cross functional alignment with the Vendor Assurance group.
· Actively seek and develop new technology solutions, leveraging the global foods & beverages R&D team, and externally through supply chain / academia / open innovation etc.
· Generation and prototyping of packaging samples to illustrate technical possibilities for future growth platforms across the foods business in Europe
· Manage packaging test equipment; ensuring kit is effective, calibrated and maintained in support of gathering trial data etc. Maintain an asset register and store in appropriate conditions, partnering with the analytical laboratory team. Provide training to new users / and recommend best practice as well as identifying new test methodologies / equipment.
· Demonstrate effective use of available planning tools and processes to schedule work activities and goals with minimal supervision
· Generate hypotheses and conduct sound project research-Plan, design, execute and report statistically sound experiments in a precise and timely manner to generate and test new hypotheses. Make recommendations based on data analysis and input from others
· Collaborate with peers to secure and organise shared resources for project goals (e.g. Pilot Plant Equipment & Staff)
Desired Skills & Experience
· Track record of NPD project management
· Graduate in a Packaging Material Engineering / Polymer Science / Food Science or related discipline or equivalent
· Previous experience in FMCG R&D, raw material or product or technology development roles
· Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment
· Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products and processes and demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail
· Deep understanding of Packaging Engineering and Manufacturing
· In-depth analytical skills to interpret complex data and distil into meaningful information e.g. interpreting consumer insights, experimental design and statistical inference
· Strong project management skills to effectively drive a project or multiple partial projects
· Strong presentation skills (written & verbal)
** Please note when you click apply you will be directed to the Career site for Pepsi where you will have to fill out an online application in order to considered for this position **
*English must be your 1st language for this role*
In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment or indulgence -will drive our growth both now and in the future.
Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.
Even if we do not have a vacancy we are always very keen to hear from people like you who share our passion for innovation. Below you will find some detail on the typical type of principal accountabilities our people have, so what do our Packaging Technologists/Managers get up to. And you will also see the desired skills and experience that tend to be of interest to us.
Ultimately by submitting your CV you will be on our radar and form part of a talent pool, and when we have a suitable opportunity we will be in touch.
Principal Accountabilities
· Manage insights-driven packaging innovation projects to deliver Business Unit's plans, ensuring execution meets the time, quality and cost requirements of the project brief
· Deliver sustainable productivity through PepsiCo supply chain through leading technology enabled programmes, predominately focussed on flexible packaging
· Manage programmes to deliver environmentally sustainable packaging across Europe aligned to PepsiCo's public commitments
· Manage the core packaging suppliers. Manage effective on-boarding of emerging / start-up suppliers into the PepsiCo Supply Chain through cross functional alignment with the Vendor Assurance group.
· Actively seek and develop new technology solutions, leveraging the global foods & beverages R&D team, and externally through supply chain / academia / open innovation etc.
· Generation and prototyping of packaging samples to illustrate technical possibilities for future growth platforms across the foods business in Europe
· Manage packaging test equipment; ensuring kit is effective, calibrated and maintained in support of gathering trial data etc. Maintain an asset register and store in appropriate conditions, partnering with the analytical laboratory team. Provide training to new users / and recommend best practice as well as identifying new test methodologies / equipment.
· Demonstrate effective use of available planning tools and processes to schedule work activities and goals with minimal supervision
· Generate hypotheses and conduct sound project research-Plan, design, execute and report statistically sound experiments in a precise and timely manner to generate and test new hypotheses. Make recommendations based on data analysis and input from others
· Collaborate with peers to secure and organise shared resources for project goals (e.g. Pilot Plant Equipment & Staff)
Desired Skills & Experience
· Track record of NPD project management
· Graduate in a Packaging Material Engineering / Polymer Science / Food Science or related discipline or equivalent
· Previous experience in FMCG R&D, raw material or product or technology development roles
· Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment
· Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products and processes and demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail
· Deep understanding of Packaging Engineering and Manufacturing
· In-depth analytical skills to interpret complex data and distil into meaningful information e.g. interpreting consumer insights, experimental design and statistical inference
· Strong project management skills to effectively drive a project or multiple partial projects
· Strong presentation skills (written & verbal)
** Please note when you click apply you will be directed to the Career site for Pepsi where you will have to fill out an online application in order to considered for this position **
*English must be your 1st language for this role*
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