Innovation Specialist - Huhtamäki Oyj - Khopoli, India
Job Description
Plans, designs, and conducts laboratory experiments to test the physical and/or chemical specifications of raw materials, in process products, and finished goods. Evaluates the physical and/or chemical characteristics of raw materials and products. Key Responsibilities 1. Structure Development & Analysis - Conduct structure analysis and comparative analysis of flexible packaging laminates and films. - Support for testing of innovative and sustainable packaging structures. - Evaluate barrier properties, seal performance, mechanical properties, and functional characteristics. - Handle and test barrier evaluation machines and related analytical equipment. 2. Testing & Validation - Perform raw material testing and finished laminate evaluation. - Conduct Blueloop/recycled material testing and performance mapping. - Carry out shelf-life and stability studies as per customer requirements (up to 1–2 years). - Support plant trials, validation studies, and troubleshooting activities. - Test customer complaint samples and identify root causes for key projects. 3. Instrument & Laboratory Management - Manage AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts) for laboratory machines and instruments. - Raise PRs (Purchase Requisitions) for AMC and laboratory requirements. - Coordinate with suppliers/vendors for quotations, servicing, calibration, and maintenance. - Ensure calibration and validation compliance of lab instruments. - Support NABL documentation upkeep and laboratory compliance activities. 4. Data Management & Reporting - Perform data mapping, analysis, and technical documentation. - Prepare test reports, comparative summaries, validation reports, and customer support data. - Maintain records related to testing, calibration, stability studies, and technical evaluations. 5. Technical Support & Coordination - Provide technical support to manufacturing plants for troubleshooting. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Procurement, Production, and Supply Chain. - Support customer projects through testing, analysis, and technical recommendations. - Manage vendor and supply coordination for laboratory consumables and equipment. Role Specific Competencies: - Strong in Analysis of samples - Quick thinking - Good Communication - Self-confident - Planning And Organizing - Take initiative and work independently
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 79 |
| Espoo, Finland | 18 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 5 |
| Remote - Finland | 2 |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Blackburn, UK | 1 |
| Nules, Spain | 1 |
| Blackburn, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Alf, Germany | 1 |
| Gosport, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Remote - Germany | 1 |
| Gosport, UK | 1 |
| Czeladz, Poland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 6 |
| Sales Manager | 4 |
| Key Account Manager | 3 |
| Platform Architect | 2 |
| Customer Service and Sales Support | 2 |
| Production Manager | 2 |
| Product Manager | 2 |
| Business Controller | 2 |
| Process Engineer | 2 |
| EHS Manager | 2 |
| Controller | 2 |
| Production Supervisor | 2 |
| Senior Manager | 2 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 1 |
| Finance Specialist | 1 |
| Supply Chain Management Specialist | 1 |
| Human Resources Representative | 1 |
| Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Finance Professional | 1 |
| Operations Manager | 1 |
| Environmental and Safety Manager | 1 |
| Head of Sales FMCG | 1 |
| EHS Specialist | 1 |
| HR Trainee | 1 |
| Procurement Specialist | 1 |
| Legal Counsel | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| WCO Manager | 1 |
| Finance Manager | 1 |
| Head of AI | 1 |
| Head of Finance | 1 |
| Supply Chain | 1 |
| Planning Administrator | 1 |
| Category Buyer | 1 |
| Mechatronics Engineer | 1 |
| Head of HR | 1 |
| Sales Account Manager | 1 |
| Sales Supervisor | 1 |
| Customer Service | 1 |
| Finance Intern | 1 |
| Technologist Master Data | 1 |
| Head of Financial Planning and Business Control | 1 |
| Account Manager | 1 |
| Procurement Category Manager | 1 |
| Financial Specialist | 1 |
| Planner Operations | 1 |
| Trainee | 1 |
| Business Process Specialist | 1 |
| Finance Trainee | 1 |
| Quality Analyst | 1 |
| Sourcing Specialist | 1 |
| O2C Manager | 1 |
| Office Management Coordinator | 1 |
| Industrial Engineer | 1 |
| System Specialist | 1 |
| Cost Analyst | 1 |
| Accounting Manager | 1 |
| Accounts Payable Manager | 1 |
| Senior HR Manager | 1 |
| HR Manager | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| Customer Service Specialist | 1 |
| Program Manager | 1 |
| HRBP | 1 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 1 |
| Treasury and Credit Specialist | 1 |
| Data Analyst | 1 |
| Demand Manager | 1 |
| Category Manager Logistics | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| Printing Manager | 1 |
| Treasury and Risk Specialist | 1 |
| Boiler Room Operator | 1 |
| Researcher | 1 |
| Controls Engineer | 1 |
| Data & Analytics Manager | 1 |
| Pricing Manager | 1 |
| Strategy & Transformation Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Analyst, Capital Projects | 1 |
| Commercial Controller | 1 |
| Planner | 1 |
| Plant Manager | 1 |
| Solution Design | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 87 |
| Senior | 5 |
| Manager | 4 |
| Intern | 3 |
Huhtamäki Oyj appears in 113 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Remote - Global, Espoo, Finland, and Hämeenlinna, Finland.
About
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Financial Overview (2024)
Huhtamäki Oyj was profitable in 2024 with revenue of €223.6M and a profit margin of 0.3%.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Conduct structure and comparative analysis of flexible packaging laminates and films
- Evaluate barrier properties, seal performance, and mechanical properties of packaging
- Perform raw material testing and finished laminate evaluation
- Conduct recycled material testing and performance mapping
- Carry out shelf-life and stability studies
- Support plant trials, validation studies, and troubleshooting
- Manage Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and purchase requisitions for lab equipment
- Coordinate with vendors for calibration and maintenance of lab instruments
- Ensure NABL documentation and laboratory compliance
- Prepare technical reports, validation reports, and data mapping
- Provide technical support to manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Strong in analysis of samples
- Quick thinking
- Good communication skills
- Self-confident
- Planning and organizing skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
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