Packaging Ice Cream Division Manager

About the Role:

As Packaging Ice Cream Division Manager, you will define and lead the packaging agenda for the Ice Cream Division across Ferrero and Wells, covering packaging design, deployment, innovation, renovation, continuous improvement and cost optimization. You will ensure that packaging solutions support brand strategies and consumer needs while meeting the Division’s sustainability commitments, operational requirements, quality standards and cost objectives.

Acting as a key connection point between packaging teams, business functions and geographies, you will bring together global expertise and establish effective governance throughout the different phases of packaging projects. You will work closely with Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain, as well as plants, external partners and suppliers, to translate business needs into clear and effective packaging solutions. You will also support the integration of newly acquired companies into the Group’s packaging organization and ways of working.

Main Responsibilities:

Packaging Strategy

You will contribute to the definition of the Group Packaging strategy and lead its execution within the Ice Cream Division, translating priorities into a clear packaging roadmap. You will oversee the global portfolio of packaging projects, setting priorities according to business impact, technical feasibility, resource availability and strategic relevance. You will establish appropriate governance, monitor the progress of the different workstreams and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget while complying with technical, regulatory and quality requirements.

Design to Industrialization

You will protect and strengthen the distinctiveness of the Ice Cream packaging portfolio, ensuring consistency, innovation and scalability across Ferrero and Wells brands. You will guide the collection and interpretation of packaging design briefs and lead the definition of technical solutions. Working across Packaging Design and Deployment teams, you will drive the transition from design to industrialization and ensure that solutions are effectively implemented across the portfolio and relevant production locations.

Simplify and harmonize

You will lead the harmonization of packaging solutions at global level, identifying opportunities to simplify and improve the existing catalogue. You will drive continuous improvement and packaging cost-optimization initiatives, including Design for Superior Value and COGS-related programs, transforming opportunities into actionable proposals aligned with the broader business agenda. You will also explore new packaging technologies and build effective partnerships with suppliers to support innovation and strengthen the Division’s competitive advantage.

Sustainability and risk management

You will guide the response to sustainability requirements, considering local regulations, recycling environments and packaging-related risks. In collaboration with central sustainability teams and local stakeholders, you will support risk assessments, contribute to the definition of processes and targets, and ensure that the appropriate action plans and communications are implemented. You will also work closely with Procurement to align packaging priorities with sourcing strategies and help mitigate supply and operational risks.

About You:

You have a Master’s degree, preferably in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, together with a minimum of 15+ years of experience in packaging, engineering, product development or industrial operations.

You bring solid knowledge of packaging technologies, materials and technical specifications. You combine technical expertise with an understanding of industrial operations and financial principles, enabling you to evaluate packaging solutions from technical, operational and economic perspectives.

You have strong project management capabilities and can communicate complex technical topics clearly to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders. Your communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills allow you to build alignment

Experience within an international consumer goods, food or manufacturing environment and exposure to complex, multi-market packaging portfolios would be particularly valuable for this role.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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