Job Description

The purpose of the job is to deliver new packaging design and development projects, from concept through to implementation in our factory network and beyond. In addition, you will be responsible for scoping and executing projects aimed at improving the design and sustainable performance of our existing packaging portfolio, ensuring that opportunities to optimise and realised. You will also work with the rest of the Packaging team to deliver the packaging solutions to achieve Mars’ ambitious 2025 sustainability goals

What are we looking for?

• Degree level qualification in a relevant technical discipline (Packaging, Engineering sciences etc); OR relevant prior technical experience; Packaging diploma/degree desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of packaging materials, including flexibles, rigid plastic, cartons, and cases
• Understanding of packaging sciences, packaging development, packaging legislation, food processing and production.
• Good command of the English language
• Demonstrable Experience in leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment, demonstrating project management skills including risk management, prioritization and managing a diverse group of stakeholders both in demand and supply
• Experience in working with outside vendors to deliver project requirements
• Collaboration skills with different cultures
• Experience working in Food innovation
• Experience working within Flexible teams, Agile ways of working, and Design Thinking approaches
• Experience working with Universities and Research companies

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Owns the technical packaging design and development for a variety of projects (of increasing complexity) with a focus on sustainability.
• Creating packaging prototypes and ensuring successful line trials at Mars, co-packer and co-manufacturing sites, ensuring the relevant documentation is produced and results are accurately recorded.
• Creating packaging designs and specifications that deliver the desirable KQA’s via robust risk management and the delivery of shopper, customer and supply chain requirements
• Working with cross-functional teams to deliver Desirable, Viable, Feasible and Sustainable innovation, leading projects of different levels of complexity at the same time,
• Works with Regional and Global product development teams in building and delivering the Sustainability pipelines.
• Proactively manages Intellectual Property risks & opportunities.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.