Job Description

Reference ID: 43074

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

This position is based at our headquarters in Darmstadt (on-site).

Your Role

• Leadership of global packaging projects from the development of innovative packaging solutions through to implementation at production sites
• Technical ownership of packaging compliance and sustainability topics, with a particular focus on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and relevant international packaging requirements
• Development and maintenance of packaging standards across the entire packaging lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and internal requirements
• Establishment and management of processes for packaging data collection, recyclability assessments, technical documentation, and supplier compliance information
• Close collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Operations, and IT to develop and maintain packaging compliance systems, reporting structures, and packaging master data
• Ensuring technical feasibility of packaging solutions with regard to production, filling, logistics, and transportation
• Continuous evaluation and optimization of packaging solutions in terms of recyclability, sustainability, cost, quality, and operational efficiency
• Monitoring of regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging packaging technologies, translating insights into actionable business strategies
• Subject matter expert support for customer discussions and solution-oriented handling of packaging-related inquiries and complaints

Your Profile

• Successfully completed degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, packaging compliance, or a related technical function
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, packaging systems, and packaging manufacturing processes
• Extensive experience in packaging sustainability, recyclability assessments, PPWR, EPR, packaging regulations, or related compliance requirements
• Significant advantage: experience with packaging data management, SAP, or other packaging compliance systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical technical solutions
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented working style, complemented by excellent communication skills and a hands-on mentality
• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken

As an employer, we offer:

• Work with passion: We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment
• Lead with purpose at every level: For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bringing meaning to what you do
• Grow your way: With flexible development opportunities across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strengths and actively shape your own path
• Global collaboration: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration
• Shared strength: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online trough our career portal to the attention of Anika Werner-Sencandan. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.