Arbetsbeskrivning

Join us to deliver a smoke- free future as a Senior Manager Packaging Development & Industrialization!

We’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Swedish Match is an affiliate of PMI and has been a leader in the industry for more than 200 years.

In the Nordic region, we are 1,600 employees based in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway working in various functions and teams and together we are collaborating to deliver a smoke-free Nordics.

Role summary

In this role, you will lead the development and industrialization of packaging solutions for the Oral product category, ensuring they are scalable, compliant, and ready for production. You will translate business needs, product requirements, and consumer expectations into smart, efficient packaging systems that work across the full product lifecycle, from new launches to continuous improvements of existing products.

You will manage and develop a small team of packaging engineers while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality. The focus is on delivering packaging solutions that support innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, while meeting regulatory standards and business targets. This is a hands-on leadership role where you combine technical expertise, project ownership, and people's development to drive results.

Main accountabilities

• Lead packaging development and industrialization by driving the design, validation, and implementation of packaging solutions that are robust, scalable, and ready for production across the Oral portfolio
• Build and develop a high-performing team by coaching, setting clear goals, and creating growth opportunities to strengthen both technical expertise and leadership capabilities
• Translate business and product needs into practical solutions by balancing consumer expectations, product requirements, operational constraints, and regulatory standards to ensure high-quality packaging outcomes
• Drive innovation, productivity, and sustainability initiatives by developing new materials, improving existing solutions, and contributing to portfolio optimization and cost efficiency
• Ensure effective project delivery and prioritization by managing workflows, aligning with stakeholders, and maintaining clear visibility on progress, risks, and timelines
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement material strategies, support supplier performance, and ensure seamless integration across procurement, manufacturing, and quality functions

Who you are

• A strong leader with several years of people management experience and a proven ability to engage, coach, and develop teams
• More than 8 years of experience within packaging, materials, or industrialization, ideally from FMCG, pharma, or a related industry
• A university degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Packaging, or a related field
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders across different functions and levels
• Action-oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Curious and forward-thinking, with an interest in innovation, new technologies, and AI-driven ways of working
• Fluency in English is required. Swedish is considered a strong advantage

What we offer

Our success depends on the dedicated people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join Swedish Match and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Enjoy flexibility of hybrid way of working - split your time between working from our office or the comfort of your home, where it works best for you in line with business needs.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provide endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.