Technical Packaging Engineer (f/d/m)

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals . These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de .

Job Description

Your new role

In the global international headquarters team, you will drive the development of sustainable cost driven packaging for Own Brand products across METRO Cash & Carry International. As a technical packaging expert, you will act as the central point of contact for 21 countries, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with METRO’s Own Brand strategies.

Where your expertise is needed

• Develop new Own Brand packaging solutions that meet professional customer needs, are compliant, and cost‑efficient for Food and Near‑Food Own Brand products, in collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Lead optimization projects to harmonize existing packaging, drive cost savings, and improve customer experience and the end‑to‑end supply chain.
• Ensure implementation of packaging aligned with PPWR requirements, including reduction measures, recyclability, recycled content targets, and eco‑design principles, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders and suppliers.
• Collaborate with all 21 METRO countries, serving as the competence center partner for packaging‑related topics.
• Coordinate the collection, management, and analysis of packaging data within the specification data management platform.
• Oversee regulatory compliance assessments for packaging materials and formats.
• Support packaging complaint and incident management, ensuring timely root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• University degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable qualification, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in retail, FMCG, or the packaging industry.
• Knowledgeable of European packaging legislation, standardization, food contact requirements, packaging materials, and eco‑design principles.
• Experience in collaboration with external laboratory and packaging testing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• High proficiency in MS Office, including working with data sets, conducting statistical evaluations, and creating professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Proven ability to collaborate within cross‑functional teams and manage projects independently.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%) across Europe.

Additional Information

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
• Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
• Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
• Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.
• Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
• Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
• Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
• Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.