About the role
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Hybrid
About the position
As the Packaging Development Manager for Europe and AMEA, you will be responsible for deploying our global and regional packaging strategy across Flora Food Group’s diverse product portfolio. This role is both strategic and operational, requiring strong leadership and project management skills.
You will lead a cross-regional team of packaging professionals, guiding their development and ensuring high performance across initiatives. Working closely with global and regional cross-functional partners, you will champion innovation, drive key packaging projects, and align activities with our Sustainability and business growth agendas.
You will:
- Lead and inspire a cross-regional team of packaging developers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive the execution of global and regional packaging strategies across Europe and AMEA markets.
- Manage and oversee strategic packaging innovation and development projects from concept to commercialization.
- Partner with internal stakeholders including R&D, Marketing, Sustainability, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Quality to deliver high-impact solutions.
- Identify and implement new materials, technologies, and packaging formats that support sustainability and business performance.
- Build strong relationships with external partners such as design agencies, toolmakers, and material suppliers to bring innovation to life.
- Monitor packaging trends, regulatory changes, and sustainability opportunities to inform strategic planning.
- Balance brand, consumer, technical, and commercial requirements in packaging design and execution.
- Coach, develop, and mentor team members to support both individual growth and business success.
So what does it take to be successful in this role?
You are a seasoned packaging professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and bring over 10 years of experience in packaging R&D or development within the FMCG industry. You are an inspiring leader with a proven track record of developing and guiding teams across multiple regions, successfully managing complex packaging projects, and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions. You are skilled in materials innovation, design-to-delivery processes, and excel in communication, stakeholder management, and driving results with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
What’s next?
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.
Aplyr's read
Flora Food Group is a leader in plant-based nutrition, attracting professionals passionate about sustainability and innovative food solutions.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on sustainable and health-oriented products.
- •Global presence offers diverse career opportunities.
- •Commitment to innovation in plant-based food solutions.
What to watch
- •Potentially high competition in the plant-based food market.
- •Limited public information about company culture.
- •Challenges in aligning global operations with local market needs.
Why Flora Food Group
- •Specializes in dairy alternatives and spreads with a sustainability focus.
- •Diverse roles across finance, marketing, and engineering reflect a broad operational scope.
- •Emphasis on regulatory compliance in food and packaging across regions.
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About Flora Food Group
Upfield is a global leader in plant-based nutrition, specializing in producing dairy alternatives and spreads. The company focuses on sustainability and health, offering a range of products that cater to various dietary needs.
