Packaging Technologist III

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Packaging Technologist III

Deventer, Netherlands Apply Now Apply until: 22 Apr 2026

Are you interested in taking a Global Packaging Technologist role? Then you might be the right candidate for this newly created position within our Packaging Technology Group.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job

T he Nouryon Packaging Technology Group drives packaging innovation and operational excellence across the organization-shaping packaging standards, ensuring safety compliance, and continuously improving our processes.

As a Packaging Technologist III, you will lead the development of our packaging improvement roadmap, introduce new packaging solutions across our manufacturing sites, and act as a key expert for packaging processes, transport equipment, and specifications. You will collaborate closely with Technology, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams, as well as many other internal and external stakeholders, to unlock new opportunities, enhance pack‑out solutions, and support strategic projects that elevate our packaging performance

In your future role as Packaging Technologist you will

• Develop, communicate, and maintain the strategic packaging roadmap and overall improvement plan.
• Act as licensor for all packaging items-including assigned transport equipment and reusable IBCs-with the ability to delegate within the team as needed.
• Lead, initiate, and drive improvement opportunities to address and resolve packaging‑related challenges.
• Support and initiate debottlenecking activities and problem‑solving for pack‑out equipment at manufacturing sites.
• Manage and maintain purchase specifications for all packaging materials.
• Serve as project manager for selected packaging‑related initiatives when requested.
• Act as gatekeeper and approver for SKU creation related to packaging items.
• Identify opportunities for packaging enhancements and innovation, address current packaging issues, and collaborate closely with business units, site teams, R&D, regional Integrated Supply Chain teams, and many other stakeholders to elevate packaging performance.

We believe you bring

• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong background in packaging materials and technologies for dangerous goods.
• Experience developing and executing testing protocols to evaluate packaging performance under varying conditions (e.g., temperature, pressure, impact).
• Proven project management capabilities and experience working in cross‑functional environments.
• University degree in a relevant field, or equivalent expertise gained through experience and specialized training.
• Formal packaging education such as OVK I and OVK II from NVC (Nederlands Verpakkingscentrum), or comparable qualifications.
• Solid knowledge of key regulations and guidelines (e.g., ADR, UN Orange Book, GHS Purple Book).
• Ability to provide solutions to complex challenges involving regulatory requirements and organizational needs.
• Familiarity with industry testing standards and procedures for packaging used in the chemical sector.

Great if you have

• Knowledge and capabilities to use SAP

We believe you are

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.
• Independent, proactive, and confident in driving progress.

We offer you

• An employment contract for an indefinite period
• A competitive gross annual salary
• 35 holidays based on a full-time position
• A variable bonus
• An excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by Nouryon .
• LifeCheck Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
• Bright, modern offices with excellent public transport connections
• A welcoming, international team and a positive, enjoyable work environment
• An attractive bike plan
• A company fitness plan to stay active and healthy
• Tax-friendly perks
• Exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services

Good to know

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to , in Deventer.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once we receive your application, we'll review it carefully to assess the match between your skills and the role.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

If you're looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon's global team in providing essential solutions that help our customers manufacture everyday products-from personal care and cleaning to paints and coatings, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and building materials.