Intern EU Packaging R&D (m/f)

Job description

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Today in a lecture hall, tomorrow in a team striving to make our world-famous brands even more successful - impossible? Well, then you don't know MARS.

MARS is one of the leading companies in the FMCG industry with net sales of more than $33 billion. Six different business segments with more than 75.000 associates make working at Mars exciting. One of the business segments is Wrigley the number one chewing gum manufacturer worldwide. Now, there is your opportunity to join the family and expand your perspective at our European Headquarters in Munich, as an

 

Intern EU Packaging (m/f)

Starting in September/ October for 6 months

 

 

You are a fan of brands like Wrigley’s EXTRA, 5GUM or Airwaves? You are ready for new experiences? Then, we are looking for you to join our European Packaging team.

 

Basic purpose:

Support the EU Packaging Team in the delivery of Innovation, Productivity, Sustainability, New Technology and Customer Packaging initiatives in the Region.

 

Your responsibilities :

·  Projects – support on specific NPD and VSI projects including new structural packaging developments, brand renovations and material changes; contributing to idea generation, prototyping, testing and trialing
·  Specifications – supporting the regional implementation of new specification system by ensuring current packaging specifications are complete, approved and ready for transition to the new system
·  Technology – develops understanding of Wrigley and competitor packaging formats and materials highlighting opportunities for optimization of existing packs to Global Packaging and wider business
·  Capabilities – building a plan for the future of the Munich Packaging Studio

 

 

Context and Scope:

·  Works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including marketing, design, product development, global packaging, supply chain, commercial, suppliers and other external parties
·  Develops test methods, establishes or refines specifications, documents standards and testing protocols for relevant initiatives
·  Meets key project milestones, appropriately highlighting risks to timings or quality

 

Your qualifications:

·  Studying a Bachelors or Masters  
·  Previous experience gained through industrial placement
·  Broad general knowledge on Packaging materials and conversion processes, including flexible and paperboard packaging
·  Ability to communicate and work in in multinational cross functional teams
·  Language requirements – fluent in English mandatory

 

 

Our offer:

We are offering an interesting position which will help you to grow your capabilities in an international working environment. We offer a payment plus reimbursement of public transport.

We look forward to receiving your complete application (CV, cover letter, testimonials).

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