Our Intersnack Group Packaging team is looking for a passionate Packaging Expert – Rigid to join us at our Düsseldorf office. In this role, you will be the technical authority for rigid packaging solutions (including metal tins, composite cans, glass jars, and more). You’ll manage portfolio specifications and lead the development of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions aligned with our ambitious sustainability goals.
As part of our group-wide team, you will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders—such as Procurement, Vendor Assurance, Marketing, Engineering, and local packaging experts—across all organizational levels to deliver impactful results.
Rigid Packaging Expertise Represent our Group Packaging team as the go-to expert for rigid packaging solutions
Strategy & Innovation Define the long-term strategy for the rigid category and drive sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-quality packaging concepts
Lead Global Projects Manage international packaging projects from concept to implementation
Portfolio Optimization Standardize and improve the rigid packaging portfolio across all markets
Technical Leadership Own technical specifications, validate new developments, and provide documentation and best practices
Trend Monitoring Stay ahead of industry innovations and identify opportunities for sustainable packaging solutions
Technical Expertise Several years of experience in a similar role within rigid packaging
Project Leadership Proven track record in managing international packaging projects and collaborating across functions
Educational Background Degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
Hands-on Knowledge Practical experience with rigid packaging (e.g., metal tins, lids, glass jars) and strong understanding of packaging technologies
Personal Skills Proactive mindset, excellent communication, and a structured, solution-oriented approach
Language Skills Fluent in English; German is a plus
Flexibility Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%
Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savory snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world. Successfully and sustainably growing, our turnover in 2024 was more than €4.5 bn. We are now present in more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond. We have 12 regional Management Units, 45 production sites, and a total workforce of approximately 15,000 people worldwide.
An enjoyable, broad and fulfilling role with one of Europe’s biggest savory snacks producers. The chance to grow in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, as well recognized to your individuality, welcoming your views, and celebrating your growth. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the opportunity to stand out for your professionalism and performance, moving forward in a challenging environment that supports each individual team member to achieve their very best. And a place to securely develop your career as part of a business that cares about the wellbeing of all its people and understands that work-life balance is fundamental to success. At Intersnack, we value and cherish diversity for the power and potential it creates. We have extraordinary team spirit, empower our people to take ownership for what they do and challenge each other to improve. Because we know that, to become a big player, you need to master being a team player first.
Our values and behaviors are important to how we work, and they define our culture, they are:
Thinking responsibly
Acting entrepreneurially
Growing together
Please upload your application documents in English only!
PLEASE NOTE: for non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this post.
Intersnack was founded in Germany more than sixty years ago and made its first potato chips in 1968. Since then, we have grown and flourished to become one of the market leaders in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
We are passionate about happy snacking moments: enriching people’s lives with the right choice of great tasting savoury snacks. Every day, more than 15 million consumers around the globe enjoy our products.
We have a large portfolio of local and international snack brands, from potato chips, nuts, and baked products to specialty snacks. Our many famous brand names include funny-frisch, Chio, Estrella, Hula Hoops, POM-BÄR, McCoy's, ültje, Vico, Tayto and Griffin's.
As a privately owned company, we operate with a long-term view. We believe our strength lies in our unique blend of local knowledge and international expertise; our people and teamwork plus our entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence in everything we do.
Because we are active in many markets, we have a diverse community of employees, across many countries. But we all share an inclusive culture, driven by teamwork and motivated by excellence.
And we care deeply about the impacts of our actions - on our people, our business and the planet.
***
Please be aware of recruitment fraud involving the offer of fictitious job opportunities to obtain personal information or money. At Intersnack, we will never in the recruitment process request for money e.g. for visas or taxes or ask for personal information such as bank account details before the contract stage. If you get approached by a suspicious recruiter, please inform us through joinus@intersnackgroup.com.
