The Packaging Specialist based in Banbury UK, is responsible for developing packaging material specifications to meet the needs of the consumer, customer, distribution, shelf life, product protection, filling line performance and national regulations. Main tasks consist in:
For this role as a Packaging Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
Jacobs Douwe Egberts Research and Development Centre Coffee and Tea (R&DC) is part of the Global JDE organization. R&D is the major contributor for developing Innovative coffee and tea products that delight the consumer.
The product/packaging portfolio is constantly being optimized to address 3 growth enabler pillars:
- Innovation: consumers expectations through new products and channels
- Sustainability: global trends and concerns around energy & waste reduction to protect environment and reduce impact on climate change, On-pack regulatory compliance with nutritional guidelines.
- Margin management: Support business needs to match certain price points while making no compromise on quality.
Projects are led in collaboration with Marketing, Manufacturing and Sourcing Departments.