Freelance Head of Packaging Technology (ZZP)

• Recent experience in technical B2B within the packaging industry is a mandatory requirement

• Motivation letter based on the project and the requirements is required

Are you an expert in packaging solutions ready to make an impact in a dynamic, international environment? Do you have a passion for quality, efficiency, and sustainability? Join our team as a Regional Packaging Manager and play a key role in developing future-proof packaging solutions.

What will you do?

As a Regional Packaging Manager, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our packaging portfolio, ensuring quality standards, and driving harmonization across the region. You will collaborate closely with various internal and external stakeholders to deliver packaging solutions that meet functional and sustainability requirements.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the packaging and production teams to establish standards and specifications.

• Coordinating with Sourcing & Procurement and packaging suppliers to deliver optimal solutions.

• Supporting commercial teams in selecting packaging formats.

• Ensuring packaging formats are compatible with production lines and meet quality standards.

• Harmonizing packaging portfolios across the region to improve efficiency.

• Managing escalations, such as customer complaints, and resolving them through root cause analyses.

• Ensuring supply security and developing sustainable packaging solutions.

• Proposing and implementing best practices to optimize packaging strategies.

• Building knowledge and expertise to serve as a leader in the packaging domain.

What do you bring?

• A BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in System/Packaging Science, Technical Engineering, or Material Design.

• At least 5 years of relevant recent experience experience in technical B2B within the packaging industry is a mandatory requirement.

• Proven experience managing a packaging portfolio with a focus on specifications, logistics, and functional requirements.

• Knowledge of sustainable packaging solutions and compliance regulations.

• Strong project management skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication skills in English.

• A hands-on approach with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience in a multinational environment and willingness to travel regionally.