HelloFresh
SeniorPackagingProjectManager
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“Senior Packaging Project Manager at HelloFresh. Skills: Packaging strategy, Packaging innovation, Supplier management. Own category strategy for insulation. Own category strategy for Ready-to-Eat packaging”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver customer-focused packaging; Deliver cost-effective packaging; Deliver compliant packaging
Industry & Context.
Data-driven analysis; Performance monitoring
25% international travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in packaging development, 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering, 5+ years of experience in project management, 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Business, Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Bachelor's degree in Economics, Bachelor's degree in Procurement, understanding of packaging materials, understanding of supplier landscapes, understanding of packaging development processes, Knowledge of packaging sustainability principles, Knowledge of European packaging regulations, Experience managing supplier relationships, Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives
Nice to Have
Experience within FMCG, Experience within consumer goods, Experience within food, Experience within other operational environments, advanced Excel Tableau experience, Asana experience, Jira experience
What You'll Do.
Own category strategy for insulation
Own category strategy for Ready-to-Eat packaging
Lead packaging development projects
Develop packaging solutions with suppliers
Manage cross-functional initiatives
Identify improvement opportunities
Implement improvement opportunities
Build supplier partnerships
Drive supplier performance
Support contract processes
Support tender processes
Act as point of contact for packaging
Ensure alignment across stakeholders
Support operational procurement activities
Drive project execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Packaging teams; Procurement teams; FSQA teams; Production teams; Operations teams; Cross-functional initiatives; International markets
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
The Role As Senior Packaging Development Manager, you will shape the packaging strategy for insulation materials and Ready-to-Eat products across HelloFresh's international markets. You will lead packaging innovation projects from concept to launch, develop sustainable and scalable solutions with suppliers, and drive continuous improvements across our packaging portfolio. Working closely with Packaging, Procurement, FSQA, Production, and Operations teams, you will balance strategic priorities with operational excellence to deliver customer-focused, cost-effective, and compliant packaging solutions. This position is offered as a 24-month limited contract with the potential for extension. What You'll Do Own the category strategy for insulation and Ready-to-Eat packaging across international markets. Lead end-to-end packaging development projects, from concept and trials through validation and implementation. Develop innovative, sustainable, and commercially viable packaging solutions with existing and new suppliers. Manage multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously, ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, and business objectives. Identify and implement product and process improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis and performance monitoring. Build strong supplier partnerships, drive supplier performance, and support contract and tender processes. Act as the key point of contact for packaging-related topics, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and international markets. Support operational procurement activities, including pricing updates, invoice approvals, and replenishment processes. Proactively manage risks, resolve challenges, and drive successful project execution. What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, project management, strategic procurement, or a related field. Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects from idea to implementation. Bachelor's degree in Packaging En
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