Packaging Manager / Expert (d/f/m)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Packaging Manager / Expert (d/f/m) to join our team Warehouse Operations in Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel.

We are a team with diverse profiles and a strong, collaborative spirit that serves as the link between Satair’s subcontractors and our internal stakeholders. Our primary goal is to constantly seek for improvements in the warehouse performance and thereby enhance the customer experience. We are looking for a professional who can contribute with their ideas and expertise to a team that values both results and a positive, supportive atmosphere.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Develop and implement compliant packaging solutions for sensitive aerospace components (e.g. avionics, turbine blades, sensors…) while meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Own and drive the PPWR roadmap by translating evolving regulatory requirements into clear priorities, actionable development guidelines, and concrete implementation plans.
• Ensure product integrity against physical damage, corrosion, and electrostatic discharge throughout global supply chains.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external vendors and suppliers, including negotiating terms for materials and printing services
• Ensure strict compliance with aerospace standards (ATA Spec 300) and dangerous goods regulations (IATA DGR / 49 CFR).
• Analyse existing packaging workflows to identify and implement improvements for sustainability, efficiency and cost reduction.

ABOUT YOU

• Educational Background: Degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, Material Science or a related technical discipline such as Logistics.
• Industry Expertise: Experience in developing protective packaging for high-value components, ideally within the aerospace or high-tech sector.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of ATA Specification 300 and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), and a solid understanding of PPWR and sustainable packaging requirements with the ability to translate regulations into practical development guidance.
• Technical & IT Skills: Familiarity with SAP-ERP systems.
• Work Style: A proactive, solution-oriented, and service-minded approach with a high level of attention to detail.
• Vendor/Supplier Management: Strong vendor management and negotiation skills regarding material selection and services
• Language skills: Negotiation-level proficiency in both German and English is mandatory for this position.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU 

Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary.

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave, job sharing
• Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs

Satair is striving for a culture of diversity and inclusiveness with continuous learning, speak up, listen up, and act with integrity and respect. So we welcome any application independent from the social and cultural background, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion of the applicant.

ABOUT SATAIR

Satair is an Airbus Services company offering first-class material management solutions in the aviation aftermarket industry. We take pride in delivering an excellent customer experience around the clock, driving innovation, and contributing to aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation. 

With our global functional organisation spanning 12 sites and locations worldwide, and a team of over 2,000 people supporting a $3.9 billion turnover, you will be part of a truly global company that continues to grow year after year.

Welcome to the Satair family!

If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/sataircompany !

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Logistics

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