Graphics CoE Packaging Associate Technologist

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Barilla è alla ricerca di un   Graphics CoE Packaging Associate Technologist   con almeno 2-3 anni di esperienza e laurea magistrale in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Food Technology o campi affini. Il ruolo prevede la gestione del processo design-to-print per progetti di packaging, con focus su qualità, sostenibilità e efficienza operativa. Sono previsti benefici quali opportunità di carriera in un ambiente globale e viaggi internazionali circa il 10-15% del tempo.
Il processo di selezione sarà interamente gestito da Barilla.
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- # About Barilla
At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.
Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.
Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.
Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?
## Job description
Barilla is slooking for the next Graphics CoE Packaging Associate Technologist to join the Global Packaging Development and Innovation team. The position is based in Parma and will report to the CoE Graphics Principal Technologist.
## Job purpose
Manage the design-to-print process for assigned projects, ensuring the delivery of the best packaging experience for consumers, while achieving an optimal balance between superior quality, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.
## Key Accountabilities

New packaging development and current packaging renovation
- Execute the development and industrialization of new graphics for assigned projects, ensuring full consistency with approved artworks.
- Ensure new solutions comply with food safety requirements and the highest sustainability (ESG) standards.
- Collaborate with project leaders and WBS team members to deliver projects according to expected quality, industrial standards, cost targets, and timelines.
- Provide technical support and guidelines to Packaging Development units to ensure compliance with global graphics standards, reducing complexity and duplications.
- Support Purchasing and Quality & Food Safety in the approval, monitoring, and continuous improvement of global packaging vendors and printers.
- Execute Design to Value and PCM projects, ensuring the right level of perceived quality at optimized cost.

Graphics innovation
- Design and develop distinctive and innovative graphic solutions in line with the strategy defined by the upper manager.
- Support Marketing in evaluating and adopting new solutions through trials, mockups, and proof-of-concepts.

Systems and processes
- Manage the artwork approval process for the technical graphic scope.
- Support the development, deployment, and continuous update of Global Graphics procedures and guidelines to harmonize practices and increase efficiency.

Digitalization
- Contribute to digitalization initiatives in collaboration with IT and key stakeholders, improving team efficiency and effectiveness in line with defined strategies.
## Requirements

Master’s degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Food Technology or related fields.

Minimum 2/3 years of experience in packaging, graphic agencies, repro-houses, or graphic offices within packaging printers.

Experience in Project Management is considered a plus.

Fluency both in English and Italian.

Availability to travel globally for approximately 10–15% of the time.

Strong communication and negotiation skills, assertiveness, international mindset, planning capability, and results orientation.
## Additional info

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