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RD&A Technologist Food Packaging

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Are you passionate about packaging innovation and efficiency? Do you have the technical expertise to make packaging smarter, stronger, and more sustainable?

 

 We’re looking for a  Food Packaging Technologist to join our team and lead the way in optimizing packaging solutions for our food products.

 

Packaging isn’t just about wrapping—it’s about protecting quality, reducing waste, and driving cost savings. We’re currently reviewing all raw materials and packaging options to consolidate, innovate, and deliver smarter solutions.

 

This is your chance to make a real impact on sustainability, cost efficiency, and product performance

Key responsibilities

  • Management of packaging life cycle, including code creation, packaging workflow approvals in SAP, process governance and fostering strong collaboration with suppliers
  • Manage the technical relationship with our suppliers and assist with RD&A engagement when working on maintenance and new sourcing needs
  • Support new packaging code setup by collecting required documentation and coordinating technical details from suppliers
  • Lead efforts in standardisation of specifications, descriptions and codes in the area
  • Work with buyers in category rationalisation / consolidation efforts, acting as the technical lead for the activity
  • Maintain awareness of technical developments and industry trends
  • Provide strategic packaging insights, solutions, trends and new technologies to support our sustainability, continuous improvement and cost-saving targets
  • Assist the RD&A, Category and Integrated Operations teams with day-to-day packaging technical queries
  • Provide hands-on support to RD&A and site teams to validate new packaging formats and technologies

Qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related Science field is desired
  • Experience in the Food industry, within the Packaging or Supply Chain functions is preferred
  • Must have strong project management skills
  • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must have strong technical and problem-solving skills
  • Must be flexible to travel within Europe when project needs dictate
  • Must be able to adapt to an evolving and fast-paced environment

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