Morgan Latif is an executive search and development consultancy focused on outcome-driven leadership hiring.We 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.Through 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.Location: Spain based, travel within Spain & EUExperience: Paper/flexible packaging or food packagingOur 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.The role is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary R&D 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 adaptable packaging, strong stakeholder management skills, and the credibility to influence both technical and commercial teams in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment.ResponsibilitiesLead a distributed team in a matrix environmentExpand applications for sustainable and barrier paper technologiesBuild strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and research bodiesCandidate Profile10+ years in paper or flexible packaging or food manufacturing packaging.Experience in R&D, or technical-commercial leadership rolesStrong knowledge of specialty papers, and manufacturing processesProven leadership and stakeholder management skillsFluent in English and Spanish is a must#J-18808-Ljbffr

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