R&D Packaging Intern

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We are looking for a motivated and curious R&D; Packaging Intern to join our team.
The intern will support packaging innovation, sustainability projects, specification management, testing activities, and industrial implementation across our Italian manufacturing network.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands?on experience in packaging development within a dynamic international food company, working closely with R&D;, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will support the team in the following activities:
Development, review and finalization of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging specifications across the Italian manufacturing facilities.
Support the development of special packaging projects, including limited editions, promotional packs and strategic new formats.
Contribute to finished product palletization studies, optimization projects and logistics efficiency improvements.
Assist in the creation of packaging guidelines and project management workflows with a focus on sustainability, lean design principles and quality requirements.
Draft packaging specifications and support packaging material coding activities.
Participate in pilot projects related to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and packaging sustainability action plans.
Support the planning, execution and coordination of industrial and experimental trials aimed at qualifying new materials and suppliers.
Help develop validation protocols, testing procedures and technical guidelines for manufacturing sites.
Collect, analyze and consolidate data related to emerging European packaging and sustainability regulations.




Support the development of packaging solutions in response to Marketing and Innovation briefs.
Monitor packaging market trends, technological developments and emerging innovations.
Provide technical support to cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Procurement, Quality, Marketing and Sales.
Contribute to packaging optimization initiatives focused on waste reduction, cost savings, efficiency improvements and continuous improvement opportunities.
Analyze packaging performance data and prepare technical reports and presentations.
Requirements
Degree completed or currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering or related scientific disciplines
Strong interest in packaging development, materials and sustainability.
Basic knowledge of packaging materials (paper, plastic, glass, metal and flexible packaging).
Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality principles.
Good analytical and data management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within cross?functional and international teams.
Good command of English (written and spoken).
What We Offer
Hands?on experience in packaging development and innovation projects.
Exposure to an international FMCG environment.
Opportunity to work on sustainability and packaging transformation initiatives.
Collaborati on with multidisciplinary teams across R&D;, Operations, Marketing and Procurement.
Professional development and learning opportunities within a dynamic and growing organization.
6 months internship with monthly reimburse of 800 euros + ticket restaurants.
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Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/8mn6a8