Title:  Packaging Technology Project Manager (m/f/d)

Please apply by the 7th of June

Your job mission:

In our R&D department there is an open position as Packaging Technology Manager (m/f/d) based in Trier to fill. The incumbent is responsible for managing and coordinating packaging systems development projects, including new packaging formats and any linked new materials development. Providing expertise/support as a first level contact to Global Supply Chain, Marketing & Sales, Global Innovation & Initiatives and the Research & Development Services Team, reporting to the Packaging Technology Director. This encompasses the timely and accurate execution of project tasks and a continuous reporting of project results of the team as well as efficient and effective management of internal and external interfaces.

Who are we?

JTI is a leading international tobacco company with locations in more than 130 countries and world-famous brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit. With our brands Nordic Spirit, Logic and Ploom, we also focus on growth through innovations in the field of reduced risk products. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees.

As a multiple award-winning top employer, we offer an open and inclusive working environment with exciting tasks in a challenging environment. Flexible working concepts, diverse development opportunities and international career paths are part of our everyday life. Visit us at www.jti.com to find out more about JTI and what it's like to work for us.

Your tasks:

• Serve as central contact for various stakeholders with regards to packaging system developments (conversion and packing), linked material developments and support the R&D Packaging pillars and Research & Development Services in their implementation
• Provide technical feasibility studies, proactively develop alternative solutions for new packaging system developments, develop specifications including dimensional drawings in close collaboration with our internal and external partners and organize test materials for new pack formats/pack format changes including respective quotations in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner
• Support the sustainability strategy in developing tools / methodologies with the supply base to evaluate new packaging systems against existing systems in the context of printing, conversion and packaging
• Support the team internal research activities into packaging systems with regards to regular patent reviews and potential patent applications, identification of new suppliers, materials and technologies leading to potential new ideas for innovation projects

Your profile:

• Relevant educational background: University degree (bachelor or higher) in Packaging, Packaging Materials, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Engineering; related field of study or relevant experience in industry field will be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Practical experience: Several years of experience in the packaging industry within the FMCG sector as a Packaging Technologist or Packaging Material Developer (m/f/d). A management background with experience in the cigarette packaging industry would be a plus. Comprehensive project management experience from planning to realization
• Valuable knowledge: Knowledge and experience in the field of sustainable packaging and Life Cycle Assessment Tools
• Special strengths: Excellent technical skills in the specification, development and implementation of packaging materials as well as packaging systems. Computer literacy; SAP, PLM and MS Office
• Suitable personality: Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills. Good communication and presentation skills, as well as team oriented. Open minded, ready to learn new things and flexible attitude
• Language skills: Excellent English knowledge both written and spoken; additional foreign language knowledge is advantageous, preferably German
• Flexible and willing to travel
• Practiced working time model: flextime

Your benefits:

• Your team: You will work in an open and international working environment with approx. 60 nations at the Trier site.
• Your remuneration: Above-average pay with a 13th and 14th monthly salary and an additional bonus payment. Individual company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.
• Your meals: Our subsidized company canteen and numerous snack and coffee vending machines ensure your physical well-being.
• Your appreciation: You will receive regular feedback from us and, as your personal safety is important to us, we also protect you in your private life with our JTI accident insurance.
• Your work-life balance: You should enjoy your work! That's why we offer you 30 days of vacation for personal relaxation.
• Your mobility offer: With our BusinessBike program, we offer you the opportunity to lease the bike of your choice at attractive conditions as part of a permanent position. This is an uncomplicated and flexible way to promote your health.
• Your development: We focus on your personal development. We support you with a wide range of internal training courses as well as external training and development opportunities that are tailored specifically to you.

Have we aroused your interest?

Apply directly with your complete application documents (CV, cover letter & references) stating your earliest possible starting date (Job ID 100329).

Diversity & Inclusion

We want everyone at JTI to be themselves and develop their full potential, because each and every one of us makes a valuable contribution to the success of the company and the location in Germany. We live and promote diversity, equality and inclusion accordingly. We have local employee groups and networks, such as the PRIDE Chapter Germany or the togetHER network for female employees, in which committed colleagues are involved, and we support a wide range of projects in our local area. For this and many other activities in the area of diversity & inclusion, we have already been awarded the Global Equality Standard by Ernst & Young.

Sustainability & Commitment

We have particularly close ties to the Trier region and the greater Cologne area through our two locations and want to make a significant contribution to a high quality of life, e.g., through annual clean-up campaigns on the Rhine and Moselle and as a long-standing partner of the Cologne Green Foundation, we are committed to the preservation and expansion of the city's green spaces. Renewable energies are also part of our sustainability goals, which is why we are investing in the expansion of the Bescheid Süd wind farm, located 20 kilometers east of our Trier site, in order to secure green electricity for the region and for our production at the Trier plant. We are constantly reducing the amount of plastic used in the packaging of our classic tobacco products, thus saving tons of plastic waste.

Find out more about us at: https://www.jti.com/de/europe/germany/top-arbeitgeber