Packaging Technology Manager

This job is with JTI, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs.46,000 people from all over the worldare continuously building their unique success story with us.83% of employees feel happyworking at JTI.To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring yourhuman best.What will your story be? Apply nowLearn more: Packaging Techology Manager (m/f/d)Job ID: / Location: Trier / Start: / Contract type: permanentTo strengthen our team in the area of Packaging Technology based in Trier/Germany, we are looking for aPackaging Technology Manager (m/f/d)to develop our future packaging systems across the Combustible and Reduce Risk Products categories in permanent employment.Your Job MissionAre you passionate about driving innovation in packaging systems within the dynamic FMCG industry? Join our team and take a leading role in shaping the future of packaging at JTI. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Packaging Technology Manager to spearhead the development of new packaging formats and materials, ensuring technical excellence and sustainability across our global operations. Based on close collaboration with Global Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales at HQ and Local Market Level, and R&D Business Partner Office you will manage cross-functional projects, deliver technical feasibility studies and develop specifications for new pack formats. Your expertise will support process improvements, sustainability initiatives, and innovation through patent research and supplier scouting. If you have a strong background in packaging engineering, project management, and a passion for continuous improvement, we invite you to bring your talent to our team.Who are we?JTI is a leading international tobacco company with locations in more than 130 countries and world-famous brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit. With our brands Nordic Spirit, Logic and Ploom, we also focus on growth through innovations in the field of reduced risk products. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees.As a multiple award-winning top employer, we offer an open and inclusive working environment with exciting tasks in a challenging environment. Flexible working concepts, diverse development opportunities and international career paths are part of our everyday life. Visit us at to find out more about JTI and what it's like to work for us.Your TasksManage and coordinate packaging system development projects, including new formats and associated material innovations, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.Act as the central contact for Global Innovation & Initiatives, HQ Business Groups, and local M&S teams regarding packaging system and material development activities.Conduct technical feasibility studies and proactively propose alternative packaging solutions aligned with business and sustainability goals.Develop and maintain specifications and dimensional drawings in collaboration with internal and external partners, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Organize and manage test materials and quotations for new or modified pack formats, supporting smooth project implementation.Support the sustainability strategy by developing tools and methodologies to evaluate packaging systems using Recyclability & Life Cycle Assessment tools.Drive process and productivity improvements through the development of new testing methodologies and regular review of internal procedures.Contribute to innovation by conducting patent reviews, identifying new suppliers and technologies, and supporting potential patent applications.Your ProfileRelevant educational background: in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Technology or comparablePractical experience: Minimum 5 years of project management experience in the FMCG industry, preferably with exposure to packaging development and PPWR requirementsValuable knowledge: Excellent knowledge of packaging materials, packing processes, and printing/converting technologies. Experience in both the manufacturing ("make") and packaging ("pack") phases of product development is advantageousLanguage skills: Fluent in English, both written and spokenSpecial strengths: profound project management skills, proficiency in MS Office and SAPSuitable personality: highly organized and structured working style, strong communication and stakeholder management skillsPracticed working time model: flextime, possibility of 50% mobile office work within Germany on a monthly basisYour BenefitsYour team: You will work in an open and international working environment with approx. 60 nations at the Trier site.Your remuneration: Above-average pay including 13th and 14th monthly salary and bonus as well as annual reviews. Individual company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.Your meals: Our subsidized company canteen and numerous snack and coffee vending machines ensure your physical well-being.Your appreciation: You will receive regular feedback from us and, as your personal safety is important to us, we also protect you in your private life with our JTI accident insurance.Your work-life balance: You should enjoy your work That's why we offer you 30 days of vacation for personal relaxation.Your mobility offer: With our BusinessBike program, we offer you the opportunity to lease the bike of your choice at attractive conditions as part of a permanent position. This is an uncomplicated and flexible way to promote your health.Your development: We focus on your personal development. We support you with a wide range of internal training courses as well as external training and development opportunities that are tailored specifically to you.Have we aroused your interest?Apply directly with your complete application documents (CV, cover letter & references) stating your earliest possible starting date (Job ID Diversity & InclusionWe want everyone at JTI to be themselves and develop their full potential, because each and every one of us makes a valuable contribution to the success of the company and the location in Germany. We live and promote diversity, equality and inclusion accordingly. We have local employee groups and networks, such as the PRIDE Chapter Germany or the togetHER network for female employees, in which committed colleagues are involved, and we support a wide range of projects in our local area. For this and many other activities in the area of diversity & inclusion, we have already been awarded the Global Equality Standard by Ernst & Young.Sustainability & CommitmentWe have particularly close ties to the Trier region and the greater Cologne area through our two locations and want to make a significant contribution to a high quality of life, e.g., through annual clean-up campaigns on the Rhine and Moselle and as a long-standing partner of the Cologne Green Foundation, we are committed to the preservation and expansion of the city's green spaces. Renewable energies are also part of our sustainability goals, which is why we are investing in the expansion of the Bescheid Süd wind farm, located 20 kilometers east of our Trier site, in order to secure green electricity for the region and for our production at the Trier plant. We are constantly reducing the amount of plastic used in the packaging of our classic tobacco products, thus saving tons of plastic waste.Find out more about us at: Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply nowNext StepsAfter applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.