European Packaging Specialist

European Packaging Specialist - Glass & Metal Caps Nestlé Waters, part of Nestlé, is the number one bottled water company worldwide. We are present in most distribution channels with a large portfolio of 51 unique brands including Nestlé Pure Life, our No. 1 bottled water brand, Perrier and San Pellegrino. We’re passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship – most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package – something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It’s not just the work that you’ll find fulfilling here though. As you build a career with us, you’ll receive exactly the kind of benefits you’d expect from a leading name in healthy hydration.
Position Snapshot
Permanent contract
Technical education background, University degree or equivalent (e.g. in Mechanical Engineering, Package Engineering)
Knowledge of glass packaging, metal caps, as well related secondary & tertiary packaging
Knowledge of related processes
3 years of experience in Operation or R&D in the supported product category (water & beverage)
Proficiency in English and Italian is a must (nice to have French)
Position Summary
Provide expertise and support to the factories in line with Zone EUR and Business priorities:
Industrialize glass bottles, metal caps as well related secondary & tertiary packaging
Provide Expert Support for industrial related processes (i.e. capping)
Lead packaging project management activities
Identify, perform or support packaging projects with the following objectives: packaging material harmonization and standardization, sustainability projects, cost optimization, Packaging adaptation to new regulation, packaging and process optimization, new suppliers homologations, new packaging/technologies industrialization
Support documentation and deploy Manufacturing Standards (NWSM)
A Day in the Life of the Packaging Specialist
Leads Renovation projects for ZEUR market products, from the development brief till the launch:
Develop/adapt new glass bottles
Introduce sustainable packaging
Define technical project planning
Deliver in compliance to timing, cost, regulatory requirement, industrial line processes and Nestlé standards
Test, validate and industrialize packaging for the ZEUR market
Issue related report and technical documentation
Own, issue and maintain centralized packaging homologation procedures
Packaging materials specifications editor
Supports the “Deploy” of new products and technologies aligned with Zone priorities
Manage the Renovation projects assigned dealing with all the related functions : Manufacturing Support Groups, Factories, Marketing, Purchasing, Regulatory, Suppliers, NPTC...Ensures deployment of standards to factories
Promotes Packaging Knowledge transfer across Z-ZEUR factories
What will make you successful?
A solid packaging industry experience (Water, beverages packaging expert, Blowing / Injection Process expert)
Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams (with or without direct reports) in international environments
Ability to work as a team
Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at

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