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Packaging Manager

Madrid, Spain·Engineering·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

Cantabria Labs

5 open roles

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Cantabria Labs doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Pulled from the advert automatically — the full ad is what counts.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

About the role

We are looking for a Packaging Manager for the Operations Area of the Cantabria Labs group.

What you'll do

The Packaging Manager is responsible for leading, defining, and managing the development, optimization, and standardization of packaging (primary, secondary, and tertiary) for Cantabria Labs products (dermocosmetics, pharmacy, and supplements). Ensuring maximum quality, sustainability, efficiency on filling lines, and strict regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

Your responsibilities will be:

  • Define, draft, and validate the technical specifications of all packaging materials (bottles, cartons, leaflets, labels, caps, etc.).
  • Lead the packaging innovation and ecodesign strategy: reducing carbon footprint, reducing plastics, using recyclable and biodegradable materials in line with Cantabria Labs' "Celebrate Life" philosophy.
  • Coordinate industrial trials (trial runs) of new packaging materials on production lines to ensure their machinability and industrial efficiency.
  • Audit, source, and develop new packaging suppliers, leading technical qualification in collaboration with Procurement and Quality.
  • Manage technical incidents related to materials, implementing CAPA actions and managing supplier claims.
  • Value analysis and cost reduction projects.
  • Research technological developments in the packaging market.
  • Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and Regulatory Affairs on New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring time-to-market.

What we're looking for

Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Materials) or Health Sciences/Sciences (Chemistry, Pharmacy).

Highly valued: Master's degree or postgraduate qualification specifically in Packaging Technology.

Solid knowledge of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) applicable to Pharma and Cosmetics.

Knowledge of Sustainability, Ecodesign, and ISO 9001/ISO 14001.

Minimum 5 to 7 years of direct experience in packaging development, engineering, or management.

Mandatory experience in the Dermocosmetics or Pharmaceutical sector, or alternatively in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).

Experience managing a portfolio of suppliers on a global level.

ERP (SAP or similar): Intermediate/Advanced level (MM/PP modules).

Microsoft Office 365 suite: Advanced level.

Design/drafting software (Autocad, SolidWorks, etc.): Knowledge valued for interpreting technical drawings of packaging.

Proficiency in Lean tools.

Expert in packaging materials: plastics, glass, aluminum, corrugated cardboard, and cartons.

Advanced knowledge of filling and packaging machinery.

Knowledge of printing processes and graphic arts.

Package-formula compatibility studies (stability studies).

-Creating vision

-Problem solving

-Organization and planning

-Self-criticism

-Decision-making

-Effective communication

What you'll get

-Be part of a great company that is a leader in its sector, whose values are Closeness, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

-Free private medical insurance.

-Flexiwork policy; 6 days of remote work.

-Flexible working hours and intensive working day on Fridays and during the summer months.

-Meal allowance via restaurant tickets during split shifts.

-Flexible compensation program; with the option of medical insurance, childcare vouchers, etc.

-Onboarding and "Buddy" program so that your integration into the Cantabria Labs family is a simple, efficient, and warm experience.

About the company & team

Cantabria Labs is

At Cantabria Labs, we carry entrepreneurial, nonconformist, and cheerful genes in our DNA, with the aim of offering society products to live life with greater quality: "celebrate life".

If you would like to learn more about our history, mission, and values, we invite you to explore the following link: https://www.cantabrialabs.es/nosotros/quienes-somos/

Additional information

We are passionate about restless, innovative, and approachable people of any race, color, sex, religion, nationality, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We consider all applicants for our vacancies.

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