Job Title:  Packaging Engineer

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 160037 - Piraeus, Attiki, Greece

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

We are currently looking to fill the following position for our plant in Piraeus:
Packaging Engineer
Reporting to Engineering Services Sr Manager
Position Purpose:
The Packaging Engineer is responsible for providing the project management needed to design, develop and implement new and/or improved regional packaging to enable Colgate-Palmolive to meet strategic business goals. He/she may also implement global packaging projects in the plant. He/she will also help implement the regional Packaging Supply Chain strategy and margin improvement projects.
The individual will work closely with a variety of other groups, including RTC product development, Divisional Supply Chain management, Division and Hub Marketing as well as outside suppliers, contractors and consultants to achieve desired goals. Effective project planning and running multiple priorities with minimal direction are key.
The appointee, after receiving the appropriate training, will be assigned the responsibility for a part of the following activities:

• Creation & follow-up on packaging material specifications
• Testing of new packing materials in the production equipment
• Packaging Quality evaluation and quality corrective actions
• New Product timing coordination

What you need for this position:

• Chemical, Mechanical or other Engineering degree (or equivalent), ideally at post graduate level
• 2-4 years of manufacturing experience
• Excellent command of Greek and English languages
• PC proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Excellent use of MS Excel)
• Fulfilled military obligations for male applicants

It’s an advantage to have:

• Experience in the field of packaging will be considered an asset

Do you have a dynamic personality, with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, good business understanding, a continuous improvement mentality and the determination to succeed in a challenging and exciting environment ?
We offer an attractive salary with excellent benefits including group life insurance, medical and pension plan and significant career prospects.
Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply to work with us using this online application. Attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process.
If you can make a difference and would like to help craft the future and share the success of this dynamic organization, apply to Colgate now! Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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