Packaging Engineer Trainee

No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number #170108 - Anzio, Lazio, ItalyWho We AreColgate-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.Packaging Engineer Trainee supports the design, development and manufacture of packaging for Colgate-Palmolive personal care product’s portfolio. She/he provides the Packaging team with the necessary support to develop new packaging products in response to Marketing Innovation briefs and executing packaging re-styling activities for existing products. She/He keeps up to date with technological innovations and develops new packaging innovations that unlock new areas of opportunity for CP. She/H ensures an appropriate product development approach and that products meet set requirements and specifications. She/He supports the effort to identify areas for improvement in packaging machinery and methods, reduction of waste and improvement in cost savings through brainstorming and analysis.In particular the Packaging Engineer Trainee, with the support of the senior colleagues:Core Responsibilities:Develop and Maintain accurate Technical Product Specifications for packaging materials and Ensure that technical product specs are appropriately documented. Ensure products are launched on time, and that operating efficiencies, quality and scrap rates are within predefined limits. Support production start-up and post launch phase. Provide technical assistance for managing complaints/issues and dealing with suppliersDrive continuous improvements and saving projects. Develop packaging materials reducing costs, ensuring undamaged products and minimizing waste for consumersHelp drive continuous packaging quality improvement among incumbent supplier baseProvide Effective Technical support to Operations, Marketing,Quality, Procurement and Engineering teams Troubleshooting packaging quality issues Provide print production support to the Design & AW team when needed Needed Skills:Solid understanding and have interest of packaging development and technical processesHave knowledge of common packaging materials and how they impact design execution [labels, paperboards, films, etc] Working knowledge of packaging design, adaptation processesWorking knowledge of basic office applications [Google, SAP, Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc]Key Competencies:Strong communicator. Proficiency in understanding and being understood by technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical Depth. Ability to understand technical state of the packaging projects and have problem solving and multitasking skillsManaging Ambiguity. Ability to make decisions and develop recommendations and in the face of uncertainty. Ability to work under pressure, set clear priorities and meet deadlinesBeing teamwork oriented and having a high level of analytical, interpersonal skills. Primary Day-to-Day Business PartnersPackage Engineering TeamsPackaging and Print SuppliersProduction, Engineering, Quality, Planning teamsMarketingDivision & Global Packaging External Manufacturers, Design AgenciesExperience & Education: A minimum of 6-12 months of experience in a similar role FMCG or manufacturing industry would be preferable. BS/BA degree in Engineering, TechnologyFluent in English and ItalianVISA not sponsoredOur Commitment to InclusionOur journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.site