What are the responsibilities and job description for the VIE USA - Junior Packaging Developer - The Laughing Cow position at Bel Brands USA?
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of 3.6 billion in 2022.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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LOCATION & REPORT
- V.I.E as of June 2025
- Based in Chicago
- Reporting to the Development Portfolio Manager - The Laughing Cow
MISSIONS
As Junior Packaging Development Manager, you are part of the Global Research Innovation and Development (RID) team and you will be responsible for driving innovation and renovation projects for The Laughing Cow brand in the NORAM by developing The Laughing Cow cheese packaging. This role requires strong knowledge in packaging material & technology, packaging manufacturing, quality, project management. The position involves dealing with our factory as weel as dealing with our comanufacturer which is French speaking and located in Montreal. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with various internal and external partners to achieve project goals. This is a hybrid role (2-3 days / week in office) based in our Chicago office.
Key Responsibilities :
Develop packaging from initial concept to production ensuring strategy is aligned with Bel’s guidelines and the Brand’s innovation strategy including material selection, packaging design & specification, pre industrial trials, physical analysis, production scale-up, packaging qualification to line start-up
End to End" project management : from ideation to production mastering while respecting the stage gate process and delivering the right quality level on time and in full with the best time to market
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Performance Expectations : confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the RID Department.
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