ppbMorgan Latif is an executive search and development consultancy focused on outcome-driven leadership hiring. /b /p pbWe partner with organisations across Consumer Goods, Packaging, Chemicals Speciality Materials, and Industrial Technology to secure leaders who create measurable impact and long-term business performance. /b /p pbThrough deep sector expertise, rigorous assessment, and alignment to business objectives, we identify individuals who not only fit the role, but perform strongly and thrive within the organisation. /b /p pbLocation: /b Spain based, travel within Spain EU /p pbExperience: /b Paper/flexible packaging or food packaging /p pOur client is a global packaging group entering its next phase of performance and growth. The business is focused on driving greater consistency, improving operational performance, and unlocking further value across a sizable international footprint. Innovation sits at the core of the company's strategy - particularly in developing sustainable alternatives to plastic through advanced paper technologies, barrier coatings, and next-generation packaging solutions. /p pThe role is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary RD team while working in close partnership with Product Management, Commercial, Operations,



and Mill Directors to deliver customer-focused packaging solutions with a clear path to market within a three-year horizon. The successful candidate will drive collaboration across manufacturing sites, provide technical leadership, and translate customer and market needs into commercially viable products. This role requires a hands-on leader with extensive experience in paper or flexible packaging, strong stakeholder management skills, and the credibility to influence both technical and commercial teams in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead a distributed team in a matrix environment /li liExpand applications for sustainable and barrier paper technologies /li liBuild strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and research bodies /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 ul li10+ years in paper or adaptable packaging or food manufacturing packaging. /li liExperience in RD, or technical-commercial leadership roles /li liStrong knowledge of specialty bpapers, and manufacturing processes /b /li liProven leadership and stakeholder management skills /li libFluent in English and Spanish is a must /b /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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