Packaging Technologist IMEA

We are looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our Packaging team. This hybrid role combines Global Packaging Activity Management and Packaging Project Implementation responsibilities. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring packaging data accuracy, artwork execution, compliance, sustainability initiatives, and successful implementation of packaging projects supporting innovation, cost optimization, and business growth. 

What you´ll do

Global Packaging Activity Management (50%)

• Create and maintain packaging master data, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate packaging artwork activities for product launches and change management projects.
• Drive packaging data accuracy and governance across systems.
• Support harmonized article creation and process standardization.
• Work with systems such as SAP, PLM, IPAS, and packaging databases.
• Maintain packaging compliance and dangerous goods related data.
• Support sustainability data collection, reporting, and supplier coordination.
• Improve packaging processes to support faster Time-to-Market (T2M). [Packaging...idJD.docx | Word]

Packaging Project Implementation (50%)

• Lead and execute small to medium complexity packaging projects.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Development (NPD), OMP, 3PM, and MFO initiatives.
• Conduct packaging development, testing, qualification, and implementation activities.
• Drive cost reduction, sustainability, innovation, and complexity reduction projects.
• Support dual sourcing and packaging risk mitigation initiatives.
• Manage project documentation, stage-gate deliverables, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 6 years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, packaging operations, project implementation, artwork coordination, or packaging master data management
• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, testing, qualification, and specifications.
• Understanding of packaging regulations and dangerous goods requirements.
• Experience working with SAP, PLM, IPAS, or similar packaging data systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional fluency in English.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual groannual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.