Full-Time Packaging Expert

Schréder is hiring a remote Full-Time Packaging Expert. The career level for this job opening is Expert and is accepting Marchamalo, Spain based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

Schréder

Job Title

Packaging Expert

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Expert

Locations Accepted

Marchamalo, Spain

Job Details

Define and implement the global packaging strategy for all Schreder product portfolio towards most cost effective, qualitative and sustainable solutions; create the packaging designs for all new products, redesign and optimize the packaging of the existing portfolio.

Create processes for palletizing and stacking instructions towards cost effective transportations from factories towards warehouses (intern, customers) over the globe.Respecting and being compliant to the global packaging legislations.

Design for sustainability to support Schreder’s sustainability strategy.

Identify and validate qualified suppliers selected at competitive packaging costs

REQUIRED:

  • Master’s degree in Packaging Science or Packaging Processes
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language. additional European languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Polish, German) are a plus
  • Significant experience in the packaging industry (10+ years preferred)
  • Long Expertise in the packaging industry
  • Expertise in transport regulations and instructions
  • Knowledge of local and global packaging legislation and regulations
  • Strong understanding of total supply chain cost improvements (materials, manufacturing, transport, packaging processes, etc.)
  • In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, including sustainable alternatives
  • Skilled in negotiating with packaging suppliers
  • Effective communicator for collaboration with departments and suppliers to achieve goals
  • Open mindset for improvements and cost engineering
  • Innovative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to make quick, informed decisions
  • Change management capability
  • Willingness to travel 20%-30%

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Define and document the packaging, transport, and material sustainability strategy for Schreder’s global product portfolio.
  • Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) teams to create cost-effective, sustainable packaging designs for new product development.
  • Oversee packaging designs from start to finish: concept development (including sustainability criteria), design creation, cost target setting, supplier negotiation and selection, supply chain preparation, validation of packaging design, and transportation.
  • Review existing packaging designs for quality improvements and cost savings.
  • Drive transport strategy to enable cost-effective and sustainable global transportation—not only in Europe but also for shipments to Asia (considering high humidity conditions), using sea, truck, and container transport aligned with standard palletizing.
  • Build strong collaboration with all factories, managing transport from factory to warehouse before shipment to sales entities or directly to customers.
  • Define global packing processes (design for assembly) and identify opportunities to reduce material usage and waste (design for manufacture). Document and implement these processes across all plants globally.
  • Identify concepts for packaging automation, develop proposals for CAPEX/OPEX, and drive project implementation.
  • Identify, validate, and qualify packaging suppliers, and maintain supplier scorecards.
  • Define and document global packaging test standards for all Schreder plants and contract manufacturers.
  • Ensure that, together with engineering, all packaging information (e.g., dimensions, weights, drawings) is available in the Bill of Materials (BOMs) for accurate reporting to support the latest EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Packaging Expert at Schréder is 15th of January 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ Marchamalo, Spain ] applicants. .

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