Senior Packaging Engineer - E&A
Spurkterweg 16
Venray 5804 AP
Netherlands
About the role:
As a Senior Packaging Engineer E&A you will design and optimise product packaging to ensure product integrity, quality and appeal under various distribution and operating conditions. Test, analyse and select packaging materials based on durability, cost-effectiveness and compatibility with production lines. Drive continuous improvement activities to maintain and enhance existing packaging solutions. Apply your hands-on experience with a variety of packaging concepts, practices and procedures to achieve project goals efficiently and cost-effectively. Participate in and lead packaging-related projects, bringing creativity and sound judgement to the development and implementation of effective solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Support global rebranding, packaging modernisation and New Product Development initiatives by designing, testing, validating and launching new and improved packaging solutions.
- Act as the packaging subject matter expert within cross-functional project teams, ensuring packaging activities and deliverables are completed in line with project timelines, quality standards and budgets.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, R&D, Quality, suppliers and contract manufacturers to develop, qualify and implement packaging solutions.
- Lead packaging development, validation and continuous improvement projects, ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory and relevant ASTM, ISO and regional requirements.
- Plan and execute packaging trials and testing, prepare validation protocols and reports, and support equipment qualification activities.
- Develop packaging specifications and technical documentation, manage packaging-related engineering changes and maintain accurate records within relevant systems.
- Evaluate new packaging concepts and technologies, considering technical feasibility, sustainability, supply chain, manufacturing, cost and consumer impact.
- Investigate packaging-related issues, perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and improvement actions.
- Manage multiple priorities and packaging projects independently, while leveraging expertise across global Packaging and Design Engineering teams when required.
What’s special about the Team:
You will be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, working with stakeholders at local, regional and global levels across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, R&D, Marketing, Legal and Regulatory. You will have the opportunity to take ownership, influence decisions through your technical expertise and data-driven insights, and contribute to initiatives focused on quality, reliability, agility and continuous improvement.
Our Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Packaging Engineering, ideally within a regulated environment.
- Experience within the Food, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Vitamins or Nutritional Supplements industries is preferred.
- Good working knowledge of ASTM/ISO standards, CAPA, qualification and validation processes, and audit procedures.
- Familiarity with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
- Experience in packaging engineering and design, including structured problem-solving, statistical tools, packaging test methods and related testing equipment.
- Experience working in a cGMP-compliant manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external manufacturing partners.
- A proactive, results-oriented and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and effectively in a changing environment.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time, primarily locally and regionally, depending on business needs.
Nice to have:
- Degree specifically in Packaging Engineering.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, TPM and OEE.
- Additional foreign language(s).
What we offer
At Herbalife, we believe in creating an environment where people can develop their careers, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a supportive team culture. As a Team Leader, Operations, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our distribution operations while growing your leadership capabilities within a global organization.
Our benefits include:
- 8% holiday allowance per year.
- 25 vacation days (full-time).
- 3 additional days off per 6 months without sick leave.
- €150 net non-sickness allowance (full-time).
- 15 hours of wellbeing time per year (full-time).
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Pension and insurance packages (WGA gap & accident insurance).
- Access to learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning & Herbalife University.
- Unlimited access to fruit and Herbalife products at work.
- Discounts on Herbalife products for personal use.
- Team-building events and annual celebrations.
- Career development opportunities within an international organization.
Ready to lead, improve, and make an impact?
Join Herbalife and become part of a team that keeps our operations running efficiently while delivering an outstanding experience to our customers and markets across the region.
Who we are:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company helping people live healthy, active lives since 1980. Operating in more than 90 countries, we offer high-quality nutrition products, personal care items, and wellness solutions through a network of dedicated independent Members.
We are a company that puts people at the heart of everything we do — from our Members and consumers, to our teams and communities.
To learn more about our mission and culture, visit: https://www.herbalife.com
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