Packaging Specialist, Research & Development (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

Consumer Brands Research & Development KAZ, Almaty, Almaty Province Full Time Regular
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About this Position

Henkel is looking for a R&D Packaging specialist to join our team in Almaty, Kazakhstan.  

What you´ll do

  • Maintain and update the packaging portfolio for Central Asia & Caucasus, Henkel Consumer Brands (packaging specifications, technical drawing, palletization schemes, products article reports, packaging overviews and workflows).
  • Main contact for LMU, Purchasing and Production to provide packaging expertise and documentation (artworks approval, packaging solutions consultations, technical communication with pack.suppliers).
  • Steering and execution of packaging related production trials and tests (contact to local Contract Manufacturers for all packaging related inquiries, testing and production trials).
  • Competitors check and monitoring of local packaging solutions (regular monitoring and reporting of competitors products and new packaging items in the market of CAC).
  • Localization of packaging materials and solutions (close collaboration with local packaging suppliers and leading the localization packaging materials).
  • Participation to continuous optimization of packaging costs and packaging related production (leading the saving initiatives to optimize the costs of packaging materials used in CAC portfolio).
  • Research and Improve product packaging quality (participate in measures identifying the reasons of FG and Pack. Materials quality issues and quality improvement).
  • Support of production maintenance (participate in measures for all kind of production maintenance activities, impacting packaging).
  • Providing ready packaging solutions for standard and promotion products (support Local Marketing with participation in Promotions by offering relevant packaging solutions). 

What makes you a good fit

  • At least 1-2 years of relevant experience (in FMCG Company in Packaging (R&D or Operations)).
  • Higher Education (a Bachelor’s degree is a requirement), preferably in Chemistry/Material/Process or Mechanical engineering/Food technology area.
  • Fluent English.
  • Personal & Leadership Skills & Competencies: The ability to work autonomously on multiple projects is crucial.
  • Strong team player and target-oriented with respect for quality and timing.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of packaging processes and the implications on the development of new products and processes.
  • Multi-dimensional thinking.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year.
  • Social package (meal allowance, payment for mobile services and other benefits in accordance with the rules of the company).
  • Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
  • Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards.
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks.
  • Up to 30 days paid sick leave per year.
  • Additional vacation days.
  • Unlimited psychological, legal, and financial consultations.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26093925

Job Locations: KAZ, Almaty Province, Almaty

Contact information for application-related questions: HRCommunicationsCAC@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Acerca de Henkel

Construyendo sobre un sólido legado de más de 145 años, estamos liderando el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida hoy, así como para las generaciones futuras, a través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sustentables, en nuestros equipos de todo el mundo. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en los negocios industriales y de consumo: nuestro portafolio incluye reconocidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para la ropa, suavizantes de telas, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. 

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Sí, de hecho es una expectativa de Henkel que nuestro personal sea flexible y pueda cambiar de residencia. Esto ayuda a respaldar a la empresa a un nivel más amplio y global.
Nuestra filosofía “Triple two” promueve esta idea permitiendo que trabajes en al menos dos puestos, en dos áreas de negocio distintas y en dos países diferentes. El motivo detrás de esta filosofía es que trabajar en distintos puestos, en distintas unidades de negocio y con diferentes funciones es bueno para el desarrollo de nuestro personal y mejora la idea de Henkel como empresa global.

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