Packaging Engineer

About ReckittWe are Reckitt, home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands.Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world.We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.Our supply chain is the backbone of our business.It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world safely and efficiently.We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.About the RoleA packaging engineer has an active role in managing new NPI projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams.Responsibilities include creating packaging specifications for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary items.ResponsibilitiesDesign and development experience: create and develop packaging designs for new and existing products – including for e-commerce business.Material selection: source and evaluate a variety of packaging materials with supplier support, considering cost, sustainability and performance.Specification and testing: develop packaging specifications and conduct trials to ensure packaging meets all requirements and regulations.Cross-functional collaboration: work with teams such as marketing, category, R&D, quality and manufacturing to align packaging with product and shipping needs.Lead packaging material laboratory tests, packaging line trials and transport tests during the implementation phase.Project management: manage packaging projects, including timelines and budgets, from conception to production.Documentation: maintain all packaging-related documentation and records.Identify and deliver packaging cost savings initiatives.Support the Quality team to improve consumer experience and customer requirements.ExperienceAt least 3 years in packaging business.Fluent in Italian and English.Skills for SuccessStrong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and testing procedures.Excellent communication, project management and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Experience with relevant software such as PLM, SAP and design software.Route–Course approach in problem-solving.What We OfferWith inclusion at the heart of everything we do, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market.Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.For eligible roles we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward outstanding results.You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay-for-performance philosophy.EqualityWe recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'.That's why we hire for potential as well as experience.Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feel like a good fit for you we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.#J-*****-Ljbffr