We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Integral Packaging Engineering, based in Madrid, Spain, reporting to the Sr. Director, Logistics Operations & Packaging.

This role will lead our Global Packaging Engineering function, defining and implementing packaging strategy, standards and technical solutions across our global product portfolio. We are looking for someone who combines strong technical packaging expertise with proven people leadership and who is comfortable working both strategically and hands-on.

The position will work globally across Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and our supplier network, with a particular focus on NPI, returnable packaging, standardization, sustainability, cost optimization, and product protection.

What you will do
- Develop and own the Global Packaging Engineering strategy, aligned with business priorities and focused on standardization, quality, sustainability, safety and cost optimization.
- Lead, develop and grow the global Packaging Engineering team, including capability development,



resource allocation, performance management and common ways of working across regions.
- Represent Packaging Engineering in NPI and new product development, ensuring packaging requirements are considered from the early design stages through industrialization and launch.
- Lead the development and implementation of returnable packaging programs, including technical solutions, business cases, supplier implementation and operational deployment.
- Establish and maintain global packaging standards, specifications, guidelines and validation requirements across products, suppliers and regions.
- Drive packaging solutions for the full NextPower portfolio, including existing products, new technologies and business verticals, ensuring scalability as the company continues to grow.
- Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop and validate packaging solutions, challenging existing designs and identi

📌 Sr. Manager, Global Packaging (Madrid)
🏢 Nextpower
📍 Madrid