Mondelēz International
Junior Packaging Development
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking
Make It With Pride.
Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete Packaging Design and Packaging Deployment for Innovation/Growth projects and productivity projects across multiple geographies with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience.
How you will contribute
With the support and guidance of a manager, you will:
- Organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks.
- Plan and conduct activities to generate appropriate packaging information, using sampling and supplier management, and pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements.
- Plan and conduct process development activities (e.g. packaging design and specifications, packaging scale up, commissioning etc.) and help with planning and the effective use of resources, including the use of external agencies.
- Create technical reports, which will require your skills in analysis and interpretation of results that will lead to conclusions and recommendations.
- Create and maintain accurate packaging specifications.
- Create intellectual property to drive our competitive advantage.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
- Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager.
- Prioritizing and managing activities.
- Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently.
- Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing.
- Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities.
- Technical curiosity and a collaborative mindset.
The Opportunity
This exciting role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of packaging innovation, shaping the future experience of some of the world's most recognizable chocolate brands for consumers across the globe. You will be instrumental in driving technical excellence, creativity, and strategic foresight to develop breakthrough packaging solutions that delight consumers and meet stringent industry standards.
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Location: Candidates can be based primarily in Bournville (UK) or Wrocław (Poland), alternative locations as France and Germany may be possible.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Help define consumer and user packaging requirements.
- Support the development of new packaging in collaboration with R&D product, marketing, production, procurement, and suppliers.
- Conduct packaging tests in laboratory, carry out trials on packaging line.
- Analyze packaging performance in terms of quality, cost & environmental impact.
- Monitor packaging projects in line with timeline and budget.
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, Food Science, or related field.
- Min. 2-3 years' experience ideally within fast moving consumer goods or consumer packaging goods environment.
- Strong interest in packaging design, innovation, and sustainability.
- Project management and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – CAD software.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision and excellence in all aspects of design and specification.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive projects forward.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively partner with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate curiosity by staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to bring fresh thinking to the team.
Travel Requirements
The candidate must have availability to occasional travel within MEU (depending on project requirements).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
- Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
- Access to Mondelēz International's global learning and development programmes.
- A vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
Important: This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.
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Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Packaging Development & Engineering
Science & Engineering
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.
We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum.
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values.
We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
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