Persán is a multinational home care and personal care production company with worldwide presence. Our mission is to provide personal and home care solutions that care for you and the environment, leveraging talent, commitment, and technology.

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We are looking for an R&D; Packaging Category Expert to lead the innovation and standardization strategy for a category of packaging materials (e.g., cardboard/fiber or rigid/flexible plastics). The role balances sustainability, performance, cost, and machinability and drives the “pack‑machine fit” on high‑speed production lines across several European plants.

Responsibilities

- Category strategy & roadmap: Define and execute a materials plan (innovation, cost‑out, light‑weighting, sustainability/regulation), aligned with R&D;, Operations, Sustainability and the Business.
- Materials development & industrialization: Conduct scouting and proofs‑of‑concept; scale to plant with formal validations (FAT/SAT/VAT, industrial trials, line trials, run‑at‑rate), ensuring pack‑to‑machine fit on high‑speed lines.
- Specifications, quality & compliance: Create/update material specifications and drawings; define test methods (top‑load, compression, drop, transport) and manage change control with full traceability and applicable regulations.
- Technical sourcing & suppliers: Identify/approve/develop suppliers; agree technical criteria with Procurement, establish alternatives (dual‑sourcing) and manage performance (capability, stability, total cost of packaging).
- Plant continuous improvement: Drive OEE improvements, SMED for format changes,



and reductions in scrap/waste and packaging‑related complaints; train site teams on new materials and standards.
- Project management & reporting: Lead stage‑gate projects with timelines, risk management (FMEA), budget and stakeholders; report KPIs and maintain the category matrix (materials, risks, costs, footprint).

QualificationsAcademic Background
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Industrial Design, Materials, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering) or a related field.
- High level of English.

Technical Skills
- 5 years of experience in Packaging/Materials R&D; in FMCG/CPG, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
- 2+ years in a category management or technical leadership role for materials.
- Experience managing projects mainly for the industrial sector, preferably for FMCG.
- Knowledge of packaging testing and validation (standards, protocols, reports).
- Demonstrable experience in packaging industrialization: line scaling, line testing, and pack‑machine optimization.

Soft Skills
- Communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
- Active listening, ability to work under pressure, results‑oriented mindset.
- Capacity for innovation and problem‑solving.

Benefits
- Professional development with Career Plans based on your ambition and potential.
- Dynamic teamwork environment.
- Annual training plans.
- Flexible remuneration and social benefits.
- International projects in constant expansion.

Idóneo Candidate
- Highly involved and committed professional with strategic vision and adaptability to change.
- Strong motivation and initiative to drive ambitious projects. xqbhyrx
- Values trust, collaboration, recognition, and a participative work environment.

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📌 Engineering Category Packaging (Sevilla)
🏢 Persán
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