Hybrid Packaging Development Manager

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About the role

  • Packaging Development Manager role at Karo Healthcare, ensuring sustainability and aesthetics in product packaging. Leading projects with measurable value in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the technical execution of packaging tasks across our portfolio, ensuring alignment with Karo’s packaging strategy
  • Provide cross-functional technical support that delivers measurable value
  • Own and create finished goods and component specifications, securing functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal
  • Lead packaging input within New Product Development (NPD) teams, including briefs for costing and innovation insight
  • Conduct packaging tests, functionality assessments, and dimensional analyses
  • Develop and approve defect classifications, standards, and visual range boards
  • Align testing protocols with contract manufacturers (CMOs) and packaging suppliers
  • Maintain packaging specs in our systems, including technical drawings and BOMs
  • Ensure packaging quality throughout the full distribution chain, including last-mile delivery
  • Act as key user for our packaging specification platforms, supporting systems implementation and improvements

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Packaging Development or Procurement, ideally within FMCG, consumer health, or adjacent fast-paced industries
  • University degree in a scientific or engineering field
  • Proven ability to interpret and assess risks from technical data
  • Strong communicator—able to adapt complex technical details to different stakeholders
  • Demonstrated alignment with Karo’s core values and collaborative culture

Benefits

  • Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
  • Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
  • Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
  • Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
  • Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
  • Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values

Job title

Packaging Development Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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