Packaging Senior Specialist - Aarhus

Do you want to work in a department that is striving to deliver best-in-class packaging solutions for world class branded butter products ?
Then join the global Packaging Optimisation team. We are looking for a Packaging Senior Specialist to join our dynamic and dedicated team based in Aarhus. You can look forward to getting great development opportunities and to interacting with colleagues and stakeholders globally.

“As our new Packaging Senior Specialist, you are a major player in transforming of the pack portfolio to be PPWR compliance as well as doing cost-saving projects with the aim to optimize and enhance our packaging solutions. All the way you bear in mind that we need a resilient solution that lives up to our ambition. Look forward to a job where you will have close interaction with our sites in Germany, Sweeden and Holstebro and the whole range of dedicated experts within Arla Foods in order to invent competitive packaging solutions of prime quality and functionality.” Says Packaging Optimisation Director, Karen Marie Tybjerg.

How you will make an impact

Your tasks consist of identifying, optimising, and implementing profitable and functional packaging solutions for designated products. This means you will have close contact with packaging innovation, Product Management, and the relevant dairies.

In close collaboration with your colleagues, you will:

• Support and coordinate with supplier, operation, QEHS and logistics by being responsible for a thorough testing program on line and transit trials for packaging when implementing new materials or investment projects.


• Take lead in sharing best practice within cost-saving initiatives on packaging.


• Take lead in coordinating activities across countries on a specific packaging type and towards the supplier.


• Ensure smooth handover of packaging projects to daily operations responsible.


• Act as packaging advisor to the business.


• Ensure packaging documentation.

Moreover, you stay informed of the latest trends and development on relevant packaging materials.

This role sits within the global Packaging Optimisation team and is a permanent position based in Aarhus. There will be traveling outside DK to our Site Pronsfelt in Germany and Götene in Sweeden, with an approximately amount of traveling days of 30.

What will make you successful

You have a Master’s degree as engineer within packaging, mechanics, chemistry, or equivalent. Ideally, you have worked with packaging development for at least 3–5 years and are familiar with the special requirements for food contact material. The combination of theory and practice has given you solid knowledge of material capability and testing, as well as insight into the latest trends within packaging material.

Key personal qualities for success in this job:

• Enterprising and persistent: You don’t give up until you have solved the challenge.


• Innovative and technical mindset: You are professional and well-informed.


• Strong cooperation skills: You thrive both working independently and within teams with colleagues and suppliers.

What do we offer?

You will join a team that values development, working together to deliver sustainable and competitive packaging solutions. At Arla, we’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to facilitate innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible and no later than 1. March. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is found.

For additional information, please call Packaging Optimisation Director Karen Marie Tybjerg at +45 2226 1809.

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about. 

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