Director Packaging Communications

Job Summary

This role bridges the innovative work of two key business units: Packaging Solutions and Development & Technology. We produce 180 billion packages each year and understand that different food and beverages have diverse customer requirements, and packaging must be appealing for consumers and retailers, be environmentally sustainable, and also optimised for global distribution challenges. Whether it’s innovating the packaging solution for the newest plant-based drink, to extending shelf life, using certified recycled materials, or further developing renewable materials, this role needs to communicate all of this and more!

The position is based in Lund, Sweden and reports to the Vice President Global Customer Communications. For further details of the posting, visit our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

What you will do

• Work closely with Communications Director Integrated Solutions and Services responsible for Processing, Solutions & Equipment and Services communications, across all relevant channels to ensure consistent messaging and maximum business impact, and Communications Director Digital responsible for enhancing lead generation, strengthening global brand equity, and delivering high-impact, data-informed visitor experiences that drive business growth and deliver customer and visitor value.
• Plan and implement activities for product, solution, services, and category initiatives in partnership with the Packaging and Market Communications teams
• Create and implement integrated communications plans to support strategic objectives.

Plans should include:

• Measurable related communication goals with business impact that includes
• Internal stakeholder engagement
• Creation of relevant messages to engage target audiences
• Selection and implementation of relevant channels and materials to deliver messages to defined target audiences via an omni-channel approach
• Project management including clear status reporting to business partners
• Utilisation of relevant Global Communications tools, processes, templates and guidelines (including creation of new ones where needed and continual improvement of existing ones as required)
• Produce effective, joined up communications.
• Create and implement integrated communications plans to support the strategy and achieve the business goals. Plans should include:
• Measurable related communication goals
• Definition of internal and external target audiences, including their profile needs
• Creation of relevant messages to engage target audiences
• Project management with status reporting to business partners
• Budget creation, monitoring and control for all activities
• Utilisation of relevant Group Communications tools, processes, templates and guidelines
• Development of sales tool kits to support front line staff and measurement of their success (KPIs)
• Selection and implementation of relevant channels to deliver messages to defined target audiences
• Engaging employees via internal communication channels with relevant portfolio messaging before publishing externally to reach customers
• Organise photo and video shootings as necessary for communications materials
• Manage news pipeline, working effectively with Editorial Communications Manager, product management, product marketing, and other business units as applicable
• Develop and oversee launch programs
• Increase the visibility of customers’ global references across all media channels
• Ensure communication programs are using "best in class" content for e-communication tools (social media, internet, videos, GEO, SEO, etc)
• Create, monitor and control the relevant communication development and activation budget, including effective management of external suppliers
• Lead and collaborate with agencies to develop plans and materials

We believe you have

• Extensive experience (10+ years) spanning marketing, communications and portfolio roles, with the ability to translate complex business needs into integrated value-driven solutions.
• Experience in an international cross-functional environment and relevant working areas
• Outstanding message development, writing and presentation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and alliance building expertise
• Track record in successfully collaborating with cross-functional and cross-country teams
• Documented experience from developing and executing communications plans, ideally for technology, innovations and solutions portfolio, with measurable impact
• University degree; preferably in Communications, Journalism, or Business Administration
• High proficiency in English

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills (including both written and spoken English); an instinct for news; and the ability to identify opportunities to raise Tetra Pak’s global packaging profile. They will have a strong understanding about all aspects of communications and be able to build strong relationships across the business to produce best-practice communications. They will use all forms of public relations to build, maintain and manage the awareness and reputation of Tetra Pak’s packaging solutions and innovations as the leading supplier of advanced food production systems.

As an individual, you possess self-drive, an open mind, and creativity. You excel at handling challenging situations, demonstrating a structured approach to tasks. Your project management skills are outstanding, and you pay meticulous attention to detail. You effectively prioritise and adapt when urgency arises. Additionally, you excel in communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management, with a keen understanding of business strategy and business impact.

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 3 May 2026.

To know more about the position contact hiring manager, Alexis Pearcey.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Barbara Amato at Barbara.Amato@tetrapak.com

A background check may be performed on the final candidate as part of the recruitment process.

For trade union information contact Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533 and Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320