Expert Packaging Engineer (m/f/d)

Berlin

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your tasks

As an Expert Packaging Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping and scaling KoRo’s packaging landscape to support our growing product portfolio and long-term sustainability ambitions. You will help build the structures, processes and standards needed to accelerate product launches, improve packaging quality and drive innovative packaging solutions across the business.
In this role, you will develop packaging strategies, optimize processes and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure packaging solutions are delivered efficiently, sustainably and in line with industry standards.
Your responsibilities will include:

Packaging Strategy & Process Development

Develop and implement packaging strategies that support KoRo’s growth ambitions and product roadmap
Set up scalable processes, structures and KPIs to continously improve packaging development efficiency

Sustainable & Innovative Packaging Solutions

Drive the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions across the product portfolio
Continuously review and optimize packaging solutions to ensure alignment with quality, sustainability and cost targets
Research market trends and identify packaging innovations that strengthen KoRo’s market positioning

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate closely with suppliers to improve packaging quality, material efficiency and cost structures
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and cross-functional collaboration

Packaging Data, Compliance & Reporting

Support the management and quality control of packaging-related master data
Contribute to packaging reporting, audits and compliance processes in line with industry standards and legal requirements, particularly PPWR and SUP regulations

Your profile

5+ years of experience in Packaging Development in the food industry or related industries
Bachelor or Master in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Material Science or related field.
Strong understanding of packaging materials, sustainability trends and regulatory requirements
Experience managing packaging projects and improving processes in fast-paced environments
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Hands-on, structured and analytical working style with the ability to balance innovation, quality and commercial targets
Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus
Based in Berlin or willing to relocate

What you can expect from us

Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas: help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up!
Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks.
Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance.
A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket.
Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX.
Optimal performance thanks to a modern MacBook.
Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea.
20 % discount in our KoRo online store.
Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties.

Sounds good?

Then apply with your application documents (CV and letter of motivation) via the application form on our website. We are looking for real team members – let us know who you are and what motivates you!

Über uns

KoRo’s Mission ist es, Konsument:innen die besten Produkte für eine bewusste Ernährung zu bieten, indem das Unternehmen die Standards der Lebensmittelindustrie mit einem breiten Sortiment an hochwertigen, innovativen Lebensmitteln neu definiert. Das Sortiment reicht von naturbelassenen Lebensmittel wie Nussmusen und Trockenfrüchten bis hin zu Clean Label Snacks und Functional Food.

Das kontinuierliche Engagement für Transparenz und Produktinnovation treibt das Unternehmen dazu an, neue Wege in der Lebensmittelbranche zu gehen. Das Ziel von KoRo ist es, eine europaweite Omnichannel-Love-Brand zu etablieren und sich als feste Größe im Bereich naturbelassene Lebensmittel und Snacks zu positionieren.

KoRo wurde 2014 in Deutschland gegründet und hat seinen Hauptsitz in Berlin. Das Unternehmen wird von CEO Florian Schwenkert, CFO Dr. Daniel Kundt und COO Steffani Busch geleitet und beschäftigt mehr als 300 Mitarbeiter. Mehr als 2,5 Millionen Kund:innen kaufen europaweit online unter www.koro.com sowie im stationären Einzelhandel.

Das KoRo-Team ist genauso vielfältig wie unsere Product Range! Damit Diversity bei uns weiterhin ebenso schnell wächst wie unser nussbegeistertes Team, bewerten wir Bewerber:innen unabhängig von Geschlecht, Nationalität, ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Religion/Konfession, Weltanschauung, Behinderung, Alter und sexueller Orientierung oder Identität.

Du möchtest mit Deinen Fähigkeiten und Talenten Deinen Teil zu unserer Mission beitragen und die Zukunft von KoRo aktiv mitgestalten? Dann bewirb Dich jetzt und werde Mitglied unseres Teams!