Packaging Technology Team Lead

Let's paint the picture of the role

The Packaging Technology Team Lead will manage & deliver best packaging solutions for the Deco EMEA BU of harmonized metal and plastic packs for the Retail and Professional market. Packaging portfolio consists of ca 100 different packaging variants with a ca € 200 m spend. This resulting in required product quality, ensuring efficient production and distribution throughout the supply chain. In this role you will:  

• Work closely with Sourcing & Procurement on sourcing strategy and supplier validation. 
• Collaborate with Packaging suppliers on development, innovation, and quality. 
• Align with Logistics on packaging standards and requirements. 
• Guide Product Management and MSUs on packaging formats and sustainability. 
• Coordinate with Quality and R&D on standards and testing. 
• Collaborate with Global Engineering and site engineers on packaging standards and capabilities. 
• Partner with Sustainability to ensure compliance and sustainability requirements are met. 

You will work in an international, dynamic and multicultural environment and will be based in our Headquarters in Amsterdam. You will have ca. 5 direct reports but the overall team you will be working in exists of ca. 30 people. Next to that you will work with different cross functional teams.  
 

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a packaging strategy in alignment with business goals and market demands. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain, R&D, and suppliers to define packaging standards, requirements, and specifications. 
• Ensure end-to-end packaging quality meets specifications and test protocols. 
• Address quality issues promptly to minimize customer impact. 
• Ensure packaging portfolio meets sustainability standards and compliance regulations. 
• Drive cost savings and productivity improvements  
• Manage and maintain master data to meet reporting requirements. 
• Develop and lead a high-performing team to support business objectives. 
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure consistent quality. 
   

What do you need to have to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technical Engineering or equivalent. 
• Minimum 10 years of packaging experience in FMCG or related industries. 
• Experience managing a diverse packaging portfolio. 
• Strong understanding of sustainability and compliance regulations. 
• Proven ability to develop and execute packaging strategies. 
• Excellent people management and stakeholder communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment. 
• Fluent in English. 
   

What do we offer in return?

It’s a two-way street. This means that we offer not only a competitive salary but also believe in a healthy work-life balance. 

• Above average number of annual holidays 30  
• STI  bonus structure 
• Travel expenses to and from work. 
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development. 
• Hybrid way of working (60/40). 
• Being part of events and networking platforms. 
• Paint with a discount. 

We aim to create a sense of belonging, where everyone can share their diverse backgrounds, participate in events, and connect through networking platforms. 
 

More information and how to apply

We welcome your online application via https://careers.akzonobel.com/. Please note that we only take online applications into consideration.  

If you have questions about the role or interview process, please contact Merith de Bock, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Merith.debock@akzonobel.com 

The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications received through the system, interview rounds and further steps. An online assessment and an employment screening might be part of the selection process.