More and more packaging becomes a key technological enabler in branding, quality, innovation, cost efficiency, sustainability. The Technology Leader Packaging will bring value in all of these domains by designing the right packaging, by optimazing the current packaging, support procurement in finding alternatives, etc.

Technology Leader Packaging

• Support marketing and NPD in finding the right packaging design and materials, considering operational, quality, sustainability and cost elements.
• Study of several alternatives in packaging solutions (from bulk to single piece) from a technical, operational, marketing pov resulting in a complete BUCA analysis.
• Support sites in optimization of packaging materials and packaging machinery to reduce costs and to increase efficiency and quality.
• Reporting to the Technology & Innovation Manager Processess.
• You work closely together with Local & Central Marketing, NPD, R&D, Quality, Local Production Packaging Technologists and Procurement.

Your profile

• Expert in packaging technology (materials/machinery) in food applications.
• Master degree
• Fluent in English

Our offer

• You will join a growing Belgian family business active in the European bakery sector.
• Every day, more than 4,500 enthusiastic colleagues produce and sell high-quality bakery products to consumers, supermarkets and the catering industry. This is a unique opportunity to work within a company with a strong vision, that continues to grow and innovate in top products.
• At La Lorraine Bakery Group, entrepreneurship is strongly appreciated and there is room to take initiative.
• You will join a team of driven and enthusiastic (international) colleagues, who are happy to share their knowledge and help you grow and develop. Our LLBG Academy supports and develops our employees through various training initiatives. By developing everyone's talent and expertise, we can all become the best version of ourselves.
• You will be part of an organisation with strong growth ambitions that also wants to take responsibility for the environment and society. We are committed to meeting today's expectations in a sustainable way, with our future generations in mind.
• We value our employees and invest in a happy work environment through various initiatives such as: sports and wellbeing activities, respect for worklife balance through homeworking and flexible working hours.
• In this function you will enjoy an interesting financial package including meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance and group insurance, complemented by 30 days of vacation.