Job Description

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There is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley European R&D Packaging Development Team as an Associate Packaging Engineer on a 12 month fixed term contract. The purpose of this role is to develop and deploy packaging initiatives that support core brand growth, efficiency and innovation, with a special focus on supply security. You will also work with the rest of the Packaging team to deliver the packaging solutions to achieve Mars\xe2\x80\x99 ambitious sustainability goals.

What are we looking for?

Degree level qualification in a relevant technical discipline (Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science); OR relevant prior technical experience; Packaging diploma/degree desirable but not essential

Experience working on packaging projects

Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and with external suppliers

What will be your key responsibilities?

Owns the technical packaging development for a variety of projects across the portfolio (Chocolate, Gum or Fruity Confections). These projects will primarily support supply security, but may also support growth, value leadership or sustainability.

Creating packaging prototypes and ensuring successful line trials at Mars, co-packer and co-manufacturing sites, ensuring the relevant documentation is produced and results are accurately recorded.

Creating packaging designs and specifications that deliver the desirable KQA\xe2\x80\x99s via robust risk management and the delivery of shopper, customer and supply chain requirements.

Working with cross-functional teams to deliver Desirable, Viable, Feasible and Sustainable innovation, leading a small portfolio of projects simultaneously.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we\xe2\x80\x99re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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