We are looking for a Group Packaging Expert – Corrugated to join our international Group Packaging Team in Düsseldorf. In this role, you will own and develop our corrugated and paper-based packaging category, ensuring high performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency across Europe. You will drive standardization, optimization, and innovation while ensuring packaging meets business, customer, and regulatory requirements Working cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Sustainability, Marketing, and regional teams, you will define and execute future-ready packaging strategies
Own technical specifications and structural design of corrugated packaging
Define and execute the global corrugated packaging strategy
Drive standardization, harmonization, and cost optimization across the portfolio
Lead innovation and development projects for corrugated and paper-based packaging
Manage and track packaging projects, including costs, performance, and sustainability impact
Establish and implement testing standards and best practices across multiple sites
Support sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, material efficiency, compliance)
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop new packaging solutions
Share knowledge and train stakeholders on packaging best practices
Degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Several years of experience in corrugated or paper-based packaging
Strong knowledge of corrugated design, specifications, and cost drivers
Experience in packaging processes, ideally within FMCG or food production
Proven skills in project management and cross-functional collaboration
Structured, analytical mindset with ownership and hands-on approach
Strong communication skills in international environments
Fluent in English; German is a plus
Willingness to travel (up to ~50%)
Düsseldorf is preferred location, but not a must, as long as you are willing to commute to Düsseldorf twice a week
Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savoury 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.
Successful and sustainably growing, we generated sales of more than 4.6 billion euros in 2025. We now have 12 regional Management Units with more than 40 production sites in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand and a total workforce of more than 15,000 people.
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.
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.
