Packaging Expert Corrugated

Purpose of the position

We are looking for a Group Packaging Expert – Corrugated to join our international Group Packaging Team in Düsseldorf. In this role, you will own and develop our corrugated and paper-based packaging category, ensuring high performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency across Europe. You will drive standardization, optimization, and innovation while ensuring packaging meets business, customer, and regulatory requirements. Working cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Sustainability, Marketing, and regional teams, you will define and execute future-ready packaging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own technical specifications and structural design of corrugated packaging

• Define and execute the global corrugated packaging strategy

• Drive standardization, harmonization, and cost optimization across the portfolio

• Lead innovation and development projects for corrugated and paper-based packaging

• Manage and track packaging projects, including costs, performance, and sustainability impact

• Establish and implement testing standards and best practices across multiple sites

• Support sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, material efficiency, compliance)

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop new packaging solutions

• Share knowledge and train stakeholders on packaging best practices

Requirements

• Degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or a related field

• Several years of experience in corrugated or paper-based packaging

• Strong knowledge of corrugated design, specifications, and cost drivers

• Experience in packaging processes, ideally within FMCG or food production

• Proven skills in project management and cross-functional collaboration

• Structured, analytical mindset with ownership and hands-on approach

• Strong communication skills in international environments

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

• Willingness to travel (up to ~50%)

• Düsseldorf is preferred location, but not a must, as long as you are willing to commute to Düsseldorf twice a week
  
  

Working with us

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savoury snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world.

Successful and sustainably growing, we generated sales of more than 4.6 billion euros in 2025. We now have 12 regional Management Units with more than 40 production sites in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and a total workforce of more than 15,000 people.

What we will offer

An enjoyable, broad and fulfilling role with one of Europe’s biggest savory snacks producers. The chance to grow in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well recognized to your individuality, welcoming your views, and celebrating your growth. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance, moving forward in a challenging environment that supports each individual team member to achieve their very best. And a place to securely develop your career as part of a business that cares about the wellbeing of all its people and understands that work-life balance is fundamental to success. At Intersnack, we value and cherish diversity for the power and potential it creates. We have extraordinary team spirit, empower our people to take ownership for what they do and challenge each other to improve. Because we know that, to become a big player, you need to master being a team player first.