PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY COORD - ALU

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Packaging Sustainability Coordinator – Aluminum

Main responsabilities: 

• Represents the Regional Packaging Development in direction to accomplish sustainability goals
• Support Beiersdorf commitments and ambition to reduce CO2 emissions and Net zero pledge.
• Steers and supervises developments of material at external suppliers and internal partners (considers environmental requirements in Aluminum supply chain)
• Applies corporate packaging guidelines and processes in the region for specific fields (Aluminum / metallurgy)
• Initiate and steer mandatory and optional tests methods in cooperation with the regional R&D laboratories (externally and internally)
• Supports packaging sourcing team in selection process, auditing and release of regional/global Aluminum suppliers located in the region.
• Assures coordination of all defined packaging development work packages regarding completeness, in time accomplishment, quality and costs
• Facilitate the accomplishment of the NetZero pledge in the organization by leading and playing an active role in sustainability pillars.
• Utilize outside resources to find new sources of ideas and technical solutions to guarantee best practices and up to date material knowledge
• Tracking associations and global trends for decarbonization path

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related areas.
• Experience Time (in the area):
• Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging development
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as Metals, Polymers, Ceramics etc.;
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes of Aluminum, metal packaging, Cans, Bottles, Jars, Tubes and other materials for cosmetic application;
• Knowledge of metrology, process capabilities and reading and interpretation of technical drawings;
• Good knowledge of the internal stages of packaging development - dimensional validation, functional tests and specific tests related to product sustainability and safety.
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Analysis tools, Circular Economy, Reverse Logistics, sustainability and environmental laws and regulations
• Fluent English
• Purposeful approach, self-motivation, creativity
• Assertive and adaptive communication (hierarchy and interfaces)
• Emotional intelligence and maturity when faced with challenges and challenging interfaces.