Senior Beverage Closure Development Expert (m/f/d)
What you will enjoy doing
- Gather and analyze market requirements for plastic beverage closures
- Define product scope and create detailed product specifications
- Develop innovative closure designs in close collaboration with our product design team
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise sampling during the pilot phase
- Initiate, monitor, and evaluate internal laboratory tests
- Conduct and support line tests at customer sites
- Lead cross-functional development projects from concept to industrialization
- Act as key technical contact for customers and suppliers throughout the development process
- Ensure alignment between closure design and beverage filling line requirements
What makes you great
- Several years of professional experience in the development of plastic beverage closures
- Deep understanding of beverage filling technologies and line integration
- Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
- Willingness to travel and flexibility for international project assignments
- Excellent command of English written and spoken
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and intercultural skills
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- High level of self-organization and reliability
- Proactive approach and hands-on mentality
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Professional demeanor and confident presentation skills
- Customer-oriented mindset and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners
What you can expect working with us
- A responsible position with creative freedom and strategic impact
- A working environment where your ideas and insights are welcome
- With us, you can develop your skills: exciting tasks and opportunities to shape your career await you.
- A motivated and dedicated team, offering long-term career in an international environment
- A competitive salary package with various benefits
- Appreciation: We embrace diversity and a pleasant working environment Structured onboarding, comprehensive training, and a wide range of ongoing professional development opportunities
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date!
Legally mandatory note: In line with the minimum salary stipulated in the collective agreement, the actual salary for this position is based on professional qualifications and experience.
Contact
Alpla Waidhofen GmbH
ms Daniela Berger, Human Resources
Brunnerstr. 40
3830 Waidhofen/Thaya