Job Description

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!


A propos du poste:


L'expert en emballage CI&TS possede une vaste experience pour stimuler l'innovation, la durabilite, la qualite et la securite de nos solutions d'emballage. Ce role sera essentiel dans l'elaboration et la mise en oeuvre de notre strategie d'emballage qui s'aligne sur les engagements de Barry Callebaut en matiere de durabilite tout en garantissant des performances, une conformite et une rentabilite optimales. Il/elle apportera une expertise approfondie et un leadership dans le developpement d'emballages, l'optimisation des processus et la planification strategique.


Nos solutions d'emballage doivent etre desirables, realisables et viables :


pour reduire les plaintes des clients concernant l'emballage,


pour introduire et developper davantage de solutions d'emballage durables,


pour ajouter de la valeur commerciale grace a des projets d'innovation et de renovation majeurs en matiere d'emballage,


pour generer des economies grace a des solutions d'emballage plus intelligentes et optimisees.


Responsabilites principales :


Soutenir le developpement d'une strategie de portefeuille d'emballages.


Identifier les besoins en emballage a partir des besoins commerciaux/du marche/des clients et les transformer en opportunites d'innovation pour Barry Callebaut via l'entonnoir d'innovation.


Explorer et surveiller les nouvelles possibilites d'innovation des differents fournisseurs (d'emballage) et les utiliser pour apporter des changements importants en termes de qualite, de durabilite ou de methodes de travail.


Traduire les defis complexes en matiere d'emballage en un besoin defini de nouveaux materiaux/capacites et investissements (analyse de rentabilite).


Definir, concevoir et mettre en oeuvre de maniere holistique des concepts d'emballage (innovants), en tenant compte de tous les facteurs internes/externes.


Diriger des equipes interfonctionnelles et des parties prenantes externes pour repondre aux besoins de l'entreprise, des clients et des consommateurs.


Diriger la mise en oeuvre de projets a fort impact sur la ou les lignes de production de BC.


Etre le point de contact unique pour une ou plusieurs familles/sujets d'emballage, dans la region et au-dela (par le biais de groupes de discussion).


Former les personnes sur les processus actuels, les concepts d'emballage et les exigences de qualite des emballages/produits.


Profil recherche :


Diplome technique en sciences ou en ingenierie (emballage) ou equivalent par experience


Minimum 10 ans d'experience dans le domaine du developpement et du lancement de concepts d'emballage dans un environnement industriel


Solides connaissances en emballage, (en partie) acquises dans l'industrie alimentaire


Solides competences en gestion de projet et capacite a travailler en collaboration


Solides competences en raisonnement analytique et conceptuel


Experience des tests de performance d'emballage, du controle qualite et des normes de conformite


Maitrise des logiciels d'emballage et des outils d'analyse technique


Maitrise du francais et de l'anglais, des langues supplementaires sont un plus


Capacite a gerer de multiples objectifs / projets complexes de maniere autonome


Connaissance des tendances, des materiaux et des reglementations en matiere d'emballage (durable)


Capacite a stimuler l'innovation et l'amelioration continue des solutions d'emballage


Capacite a traduire des idees et des concepts en une presentation commerciale


Capacite a influencer les pairs R&D (sans leadership direct) et les fonctions de Directeur / VP


Aptitude au reseautage


Capacite a travailler dans des equipes multifonctionnelles / multiculturelles


Curieux, investigateur, creatif, desireux d'apprendre


Oriente vers les objectifs et motive par la reussite


Capacite a adapter le style de communication en fonction du public


Aime travailler dans un environnement multifonctionnel


Ce que vous pouvez attendre de Barry Callebaut :


Salaire competitif et programme complet d'avantages sociaux.


Conges payes ainsi qu'un temps de vacances genereux.


Un environnement de travail flexible.


Une culture ou la diversite est valorisee et l'inclusion est une seconde nature. Nous appelons cela #OneBC ! Demandez a nos ambassadeurs des forums Women's Forum et Racial Equality Forum en Amerique !


Des opportunites de developpement personnel et professionnel au sein d'une entreprise qui valorise l'evolution interne.


L'opportunite de contribuer a notre mission pour faire du developpement durable la norme, avec Forever Chocolate, en mettant l'accent sur : La prosperite des producteurs, Zero travail des enfants, Une empreinte carbone et forestiere positive, Des ingredients 100 % durables dans tous nos produits.


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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.


At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.


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