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: Spain based, travel within Spain & EUExperience: Paper/flexible packaging or food packaging

Our 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.

Responsibilities

Lead a distributed team in a matrix environment

Expand applications for sustainable and barrier paper technologies

Build strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and research bodies

Candidate Profile10+ years in paper or flexible packaging or food manufacturing packaging.

Experience in R&D;, or technical-commercial leadership roles

Strong knowledge of specialty papers, and manufacturing processes

Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills

Fluent in English and Spanish is a must#J-18808-Ljbffr

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