R&D Packaging Engineer (maternity Leave Replacement)

R&D Packaging Engineer (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Location: St-Hyacinthe, CA, J2S 1Y7

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The CI&TS Packaging Expert has extensive experience to drive innovation, sustainability, quality, and safety in our packaging solutions. This role will be integral in developing and implementing our packaging strategy that aligns with Barry Callebaut's sustainability commitments while ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. He/She will bring deep expertise and leadership in packaging development, process optimization, and strategic planning.

Our packaging solutions should be desirable, feasible & viable:

• To reduce packaging customer complaints,
• To introduce and further develop sustainable packaging solutions,
• To add business value through packaging big bet innovation and renovation projects,
• To generate cost savings through smarter and optimized packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support the development of a packaging portfolio strategy.
• Identify packaging needs from business / market / customer needs and transform them into innovation opportunities for Barry Callebaut through the innovation funnel.
• Explore and monitor new innovation possibilities of various (packaging) suppliers and use these to drive step changes in quality, sustainability or ways of working.
• Translate (complex) packaging challenges in a defined need for new materials / capabilities & investments (business case).
• Define, design and implement holistically (innovative) packaging concepts, taking all internal / external factors into account.
• Lead cross functional teams & external stakeholders to meet the needs of business, customers and consumers.
• Drive the implementation of high-impact projects on BC production line(s).
• Be a SPOC in one or several packaging families / topics, in the region and beyond (through our Focus groups).
• Train people on current processes, packaging concepts and packaging / product quality requirements.

About You

• Technical degree in science or engineering (packaging) or equivalent by experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of development and launch of packaging concepts in an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of packaging, (partly) acquired in the food industry
• Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong analytical and conceptual reasoning skills
• Experience in packaging performance testing, quality control, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in packaging software and technical analysis tools
• Proficiency in French and English, additional languages are a plus
• Ability to manage multiple complex objectives/projects autonomously
• Knowledge of packaging trends, materials, and (sustainable) regulations
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in packaging solutions
• Ability to translate ideas and concepts into a business presentation
• Ability to influence R&D peers (without direct leadership) and Director/VP functions
• Networking skills
• Ability to work in multifunctional/multicultural teams
• Curious, investigative, creative, eager to learn
• Goal-oriented and driven by success
• Ability to adapt communication style based on audience
• Enjoys working in a multifunctional environment

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, plus generous holiday time
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.