Packaging Innovation&Sustainability Lead

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A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title:

Packaging Innovation & Sustainability Lead Travel Required?:
Travel - 25% of time Posting

Start Date:

23/07/2026 On-site

• Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
• Job Number#175126 - Etten-Leur, Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

As a Packaging Innovation and Sustainability Lead within the Hill's packaging organization, the candidate will identify and expand opportunities for growth through emerging consumer trends, breakthrough technologies, and innovative methodologies. The primary objective of this position is to navigate the end-to-end development cycle—from identifying opportunity spaces through prototyping and scale-up—ensuring every solution is both consumer-centric and environmentally responsible. This position is thought to be cross category taking care of the dry and the wet businesses.

This position requires a high degree of interaction with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Procurement, Global Packaging, Quality, Logistics) and close partnership with external packaging vendors.

• Drive the design of primary and secondary packaging materials, synthesizing complex requirements from consumers, clients, and the supply chain (manufacturing/logistics)
• Understand, interpret, and refine package testing procedures and standards to support an effective design during validation of new packages. Partners with Marketing and Consumer Insights to prioritize ergonomics and consumer needs in the design phase, serving as the lead engineer responsible for solving complex technical challenges as projects progress
• Ensure technical alignment and approvals from stakeholders throughout all stages of development and implementation, guaranteeing compliance with company protocols and corporate quality/safety standards
• Generate detailed technical specifications using defined systems, maintaining accountability for the information's accuracy

• Manage the entire project lifecycle, ensuring every packaging development is supported by a solid business rationale and a clear approval plan
• Develop and adhere to strict project timelines, proactively communicating related activities and any schedule deviations to stakeholders
• Provide essential technical information (specs, drawings, protocols) to cross-functional areas for the execution of their tasks
• Maintain flawless communication with suppliers, defining validation criteria, specifications, and Key Release Specifications (KRS) for new developments