OverviewIn this role you will develop and commercialize innovative packaging solutions for ready meals, sauces and dips, supporting both Innovation and Sustainability.

You'll collaborate across Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Finance to deliver go?to?market packaging that protects product quality while optimizing costs.

You will stay current with packaging technologies and adapt them for efficiency in plants and co-packers, driving impact on shelf life, functionality, and overall packaging performance.

ResponsabilidadesDevelop and execute primary, secondary and tertiary packaging concepts for shelf-stable, chilled, or frozen foods

Create go-to-market packaging solutions that enable efficient multi-channel distribution

Maintain and update packaging specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Monitor packaging technologies and assess applicability to improve cost and system efficiency

Collaborate with Product Development to define packaging requirements (functionality, protection, shelf life)

Manage development plans, timelines, and budgets through a stage-gate process

Build strong internal and external relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams





Support fast-paced, consumer-driven project environments with effective communication and presentation

Travel *% as needed to align with plants and suppliers

Ensure packaging solutions align with sustainability goals and drive business growth

Requisitos principalesExperience in development and execution of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials

Knowledge of interrelationships between packaging and equipment

Strong project management skills with ability to manage timelines and budgets

Excellent analytical, conceptual and communication skills

Ability to maintain open communication with internal and external teams

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consumer-driven environment

BS in Packaging Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering or equivalent

5 years of experience in food/beverage packaging

Strong communication and presentation abilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Innovative thinking

Packaging materials development (primary/secondary/tertiary)

Stage gate process and development planning

Cost and efficiency optimization

📌 R&D Food Packaging Developer, Food Ventures - Barcelona
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Barcelona