Expert Packaging Engineer (m/f/d)
KoRo
Berlin, Germany
Posted on May 24, 2026
Expert Packaging Engineer (m/f/d)
Berlin
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your tasks
As an Expert Packaging Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping and scaling KoRo’s packaging landscape to support our growing product portfolio and long-term sustainability ambitions. You will help build the structures, processes and standards needed to accelerate product launches, improve packaging quality and drive innovative packaging solutions across the business.
In this role, you will develop packaging strategies, optimize processes and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure packaging solutions are delivered efficiently, sustainably and in line with industry standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Packaging Strategy & Process Development
In this role, you will develop packaging strategies, optimize processes and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure packaging solutions are delivered efficiently, sustainably and in line with industry standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Packaging Strategy & Process Development
- Develop and implement packaging strategies that support KoRo’s growth ambitions and product roadmap
- Set up scalable processes, structures and KPIs to continously improve packaging development efficiency
Sustainable & Innovative Packaging Solutions
- Drive the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions across the product portfolio
- Continuously review and optimize packaging solutions to ensure alignment with quality, sustainability and cost targets
- Research market trends and identify packaging innovations that strengthen KoRo’s market positioning
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate closely with suppliers to improve packaging quality, material efficiency and cost structures
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and cross-functional collaboration
Packaging Data, Compliance & Reporting
- Support the management and quality control of packaging-related master data
- Contribute to packaging reporting, audits and compliance processes in line with industry standards and legal requirements, particularly PPWR and SUP regulations
Your profile
- 5+ years of experience in Packaging Development in the food industry or related industries
- Bachelor or Master in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Material Science or related field.
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, sustainability trends and regulatory requirements
- Experience managing packaging projects and improving processes in fast-paced environments
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Hands-on, structured and analytical working style with the ability to balance innovation, quality and commercial targets
- Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus
- Based in Berlin or willing to relocate
What you can expect from us
- Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas: help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up!
- Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks.
- Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance.
- A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket.
- Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX.
- Optimal performance thanks to a modern MacBook.
- Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea.
- 20 % discount in our KoRo online store.
- Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties.
Sounds good?
Then apply with your application documents (CV and letter of motivation) via the application form on our website. We are looking for real team members – let us know who you are and what motivates you!
À propos de nous
À propos de KoRo
KoRo redéfinit les normes de l'industrie alimentaire en proposant une large gamme de produits innovants et de haute qualité. Cette gamme s'étend des aliments naturels, tels que les purées d’oléagineux et les fruits secs, aux snacks clean label et aux aliments fonctionnels. Un engagement constant en matière de transparence et d'innovation produit pousse l'entreprise à explorer de nouvelles frontières alimentaires, avec pour objectif unique de proposer aux consommateurs soucieux de leur alimentation des produits pratiques, délicieux et, comme toujours, meilleurs et différents.KoRo a été fondée en Allemagne en 2014 par Constantinos Calios et Piran Asci. L'équipe de direction actuelle est composée du PDG Florian Schwenkert, du directeur financier Dr Daniel Kundt, du directeur des produits Constantinos Calios et de la directrice des opérations Steffani Busch. L'entreprise emploie plus de 300 personnes et son siège social est situé à Berlin.
Plus de 2 millions de clients achètent les produits KoRo en ligne sur www.koro.com, ainsi que dans plus de 15 000 points de vente en Europe.
The KoRo team is just as diverse as our product range! To ensure that diversity continues to grow as quickly as our nut-loving team, we evaluate applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/denomination, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.
Do you want to become part of our mission and actively shape the future of KoRo with your skills and talent? Then apply now!
