Developer – Packaging Development & Engineering

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete Packaging Design and Packaging Deployment for Innovation/Growth projects and productivity projects across multiple geographies with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct activities to generate appropriate packaging information, using sampling and supplier management, and pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. In this role, you will plan and conduct process development activities (e.g. packaging design and specifications, packaging scale up, commissioning etc.) and help with planning and the effective use of resources, including the use of external agencies. You will also create technical reports, which will require your skills in analysis and interpretation of results that will lead to conclusions and recommendations; create and maintain accurate packaging specifications; and create intellectual property to drive our competitive advantage.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
• Prioritizing and managing activities
• Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently
• Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing
• Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities
• Technical curiosity and a collaborative mindset

What you need to know about this position

As part of the Toblerone and World Travel Retail (TWTR) Business Unit, you will lead packaging development for iconic brands such as Toblerone, Cadbury and others, translating brand stories and consumer insights into distinctive, sustainable and premium packaging experiences.

Our products often play a special role in gifting, sharing and moments of indulgence. Packaging is therefore much more than simply protecting the product; it is an essential part of the consumer experience and how we bring our brands to life. From the overall pack format and visual impact through to the smallest design details and opening experience, you will help create packaging that feels special, delivers on brand expectations and stands out with consumers.

You will join a small, dedicated R&D team focused exclusively on bringing new product and packaging innovation to market for the TWTR Business Unit. Working closely with global and regional stakeholders, you will help shape future packaging portfolios, balancing creativity, technical excellence, sustainability and commercial delivery.

Candidate Expectations

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in packaging development and commercialisation, who combines strong technical foundations with a creative mindset and a passion for the details that make a real difference to a brand and its consumers.

You will be able to:

Deliver packaging innovation:

Manage packaging development projects from initial concept through to industrialisation and commercial launch, ensuring objectives are clear and delivery is on track.

Think like a consumer: 

Understand what makes packaging distinctive, premium and desirable, particularly in gifting and sharing occasions. Have an eye for detail and the ability to challenge and improve concepts to elevate the overall consumer experience.

Bring creative and technical thinking together: 

Work confidently across creative and technical teams, including Marketing, Design Agencies, R&D, Suppliers and Consumer Science, translating ideas and insights into technically robust packaging solutions.

Apply strong technical knowledge: 

Understand a broad range of packaging formats and materials, including the interactions between product ingredients, packaging materials and processing capabilities, and how these influence product quality and the finished consumer experience.

Navigate the organisation: 

Have a good understanding of the wider Mondelēz organisation and know how to engage and influence the right stakeholders to move projects forward effectively.

Plan and deliver with confidence: 

Develop and execute project work plans, including technical risk assessments, contingency plans and trial strategies. Analyse experimental results and translate findings into clear recommendations, working with minimal guidance and support.

What extra ingredients you will bring

You are a proactive and curious developer who takes ownership, shows initiative and is confident in making recommendations and challenging the status quo.

You have a passion for packaging and design, an appreciation of brands and consumer trends, and the ability to spot opportunities to make packaging better. You bring fresh perspectives from your observations of the wider market and competitor activity, helping us identify new ideas and shape the future of our TWTR packaging portfolios.

Above all, you understand that the smallest details can make the biggest difference in creating packaging that consumers notice, value and remember.

Education / Certifications:

Udergraduate degree or equivalent

Travel requirements:  

Some international travel - US, Europe

Work schedule:

Regular business hours



Salary and Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this position is $76,800 to $96,000 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program.

Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.

AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws.

This posting is for a current vacancy.No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

RegularPackaging Development & EngineeringScience & Engineering