About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

En esta posición serás responsable de asegurar que los materiales de empaque utilizados en nuestras diferentes categorías cumplan con los más altos estándares de calidad, eficiencia y sostenibilidad. Tu trabajo impactará directamente la seguridad del producto, la experiencia del consumidor y la eficiencia operativa en planta.

Key responsibilities

Participar en la validación de materiales de empaque primarios, secundarios y terciarios.
Coordinar el flujo de artworks y asegurar la correcta actualización de especificaciones.
Dar soporte a auditorías internas y externas relacionadas con materiales de empaque.
Proponer e implementar iniciativas de ahorro y eficiencia en empaques.
Resolver problemas en planta relacionados con materiales actuales.
Generar reportes de validación y documentación técnica.
Mantener actualizadas las especificaciones y BOMs en el sistema.Asegurar el cumplimiento de GMP, ISO, NOMs y lineamientos internacionales.

Qualifications and skills

🎓 Formación requerida

Licenciatura en Ingeniería Industrial, Manufactura, Mecánica, Materiales, Química o afines.

🧠 Habilidades técnicas (Hard Skills)

Conocimiento de materiales de empaque papel, corrugado, plásticos rígidos y flexibles, estructuras multicapa y materiales sostenibles.
Pruebas de desempeño (protocolos ISTA y validación de transporte).
Diseño técnico y estructural (especificaciones, DFMA, ahorros).
Excel avanzado y análisis estadístico (DOE, CPK, gráficas).
Sostenibilidad huella de carbono, LCA, reciclabilidad y optimización de materiales.
Conocimiento de cadena de suministro logística, almacenamiento, paletización y empaque para exportación.

🤝 Habilidades blandas (Soft Skills)

Comunicación efectiva con equipos multifuncionales.
Trabajo colaborativo y enfoque en resultados.
Gestión de proyectos y priorización.
Pensamiento creativo y orientado a soluciones (5 Why’s, Ishikawa, DMAIC).

📅 Experiencia deseada

1 a 3 años en empaque, manufactura, ingeniería de procesos o calidad.
Experiencia con proveedores de materiales.
Participación en pruebas de validación.
Implementación de nuevos diseños o modificaciones en línea.

Other facts

Tech stack

Packaging Materials,Performance Testing,Technical Design,Advanced Excel,Statistical Analysis,Sustainability,Supply Chain Knowledge,Effective Communication,Collaborative Work,Project Management,Creative Problem Solving

About Kerry Group

Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life.

At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.

Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position.

Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries.

Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees

Website: http://www.kerry.com

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Industry: Food and Beverage Services

What you'll do

The Packaging Engineer Jr will be responsible for ensuring that packaging materials meet high standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. This role will directly impact product safety, consumer experience, and operational efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Packaging Engineer Jr do at Kerry Group?

As a Packaging Engineer Jr at Kerry Group, you will: the Packaging Engineer Jr will be responsible for ensuring that packaging materials meet high standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. This role will directly impact product safety, consumer experience, and operational efficiency..

Why join Kerry Group as a Packaging Engineer Jr?

Kerry Group is a leading Food and Beverage Services company.

Is the Packaging Engineer Jr position at Kerry Group remote?

The Packaging Engineer Jr position at Kerry Group is based in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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