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Job Number #166644 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries, specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
General Description of the area
The Packaging Engineer is part of the Hill's EMEA Packaging team, which supports and collaborates with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, RD, and other functional teams. The team focuses on technical and innovative solutions, continuous improvement, funding growth, innovation, and sustainability. The team operates across different EU regions to provide local and regional expertise for quick validation and commercialization.
Key Responsibilities of the role
Collaborate with Plant operations, Marketing, RD, Procurement, and other teams to develop and implement complex packaging projects with minimal supervision.
Initiate and coordinate line trials and post-trial activities; lead technical discussions with suppliers and plant staff.
Record and analyze test data; prepare reports with recommendations and conclusions.
Understand the relationship between material performance and final package performance; master validation and creation of new packaging specifications.
Identify and evaluate opportunities in design trends, innovation, and new developments from suppliers and competitors.
Skills and Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science, or relevant technical field.
At least 3 years of experience in packaging, preferably in food packaging.
Experience with rigid and flexible packaging for retorted products.
Ability to work under stress, evaluate and manage risks, troubleshoot, and communicate openly.
Basic Requirements
Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
Proficiency with platforms such as Google Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, SAP or similar ERP systems, and Cape Pack or similar packaging palletizing software.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity Inclusion
We prioritize creating an environment where our workforce reflects the communities we serve, where everyone feels they belong, can be authentic, and is respected and supported to make an impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities during the application process.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Retail
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