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!

Over ons

Om KoRo

KoRo herschrijft de normen binnen de voedingsindustrie door een breed assortiment aan hoogwaardige en innovatieve producten aan te bieden. Het assortiment varieert van natuurlijke voedingsmiddelen, zoals notenpasta’s en gedroogd fruit, tot snacks met een clean label en functionele voeding. De voortdurende inzet voor transparantie en productinnovatie drijft het bedrijf om steeds nieuwe categorieën te verkennen, met als doel om producten aan te bieden die bewust eten makkelijker, lekkerder en, zoals altijd, beter en anders maken.
KoRo werd in 2014 in Duitsland opgericht en opgebouwd door Constantinos Calios en Piran Asci. Het huidige managementteam bestaat uit CEO Florian Schwenkert, CFO Dr. Daniel Kundt, CPO Constantinos Calios en COO Steffani Busch. Het bedrijf heeft meer dan 300 medewerkers en het hoofdkantoor is gevestigd in Berlijn.

Meer dan 2 miljoen klanten kopen KoRo-producten online via www.koro.com en in meer dan 15.000 winkels verspreid over Europa.

The KoRo team is just as diverse as our product range! To ensure that diversity continues to grow as quickly as our nut-loving team, we evaluate applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/denomination, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Do you want to become part of our mission and actively shape the future of KoRo with your skills and talent? Then apply now!