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