Internship - Packaging Innovation Specialist M - F - January 2026 1 Lons·le-Saunier France H/F - Groupe Bel

WANTED

INTERNSHIP - Packaging Innovation Specialist (M/F)

*6-month internship starting in January 2026*

Are you looking for responsibility and autonomy in a family-friendly environment? This internship is exactly what you're looking for! Read the rest of the ad and apply.

YOU ALREADY KNOW US, THAT'S FOR SURE You've probably already consumed our products without even realizing it!

Bel is a major player in the food industry, offering healthy dairy, fruit, and plant-based portions, and is one of the world leaders in the branded cheese sector. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally renowned products, such as The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Nurishh®, Pom'Potes®, and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some thirty other local brands, has enabled it to generate revenue of €3.6 billion in 2024. Do you want to join a company with strong brands that places consumers and responsibility at the heart of its decisions? Bel is for you! Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food group? Then come and see how your talent and energy can impact the realization of an ambitious and sustainable business project!

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As part of its social policy, the Bel Group is open to all skills and is committed to implementing a voluntary and sustainable disability policy.

LOCATION

Internship based at the Lons-le-Saunier (39) Development Center.
Travel within France required.

YOUR MISSIONS

Within the central Packaging Breakthrough Innovation team, you will report to the Packaging Innovation Manager.

After a training period on our tools and methods, you will quickly be given responsibility across the full scope of a packaging innovation manager's missions and will contribute to various areas, notably on two projects: the development of an eco-designed packaging solution for Mini Babybel, and the development of reusable packaging.

The Packaging Innovation Manager's main tasks are to identify, test, and open new technological and material pathways for the Group. They must address consumers' environmental expectations in line with the Group's CSR packaging policy.

- Study and identify material innovations that will revolutionize our packaging offer.

- Design and steer the most relevant technical solutions for the projects, taking into account:

- The eco-design approach defined by the Bel Group.

- The development of packaging that embodies each brand's identity and enhances user/consumer experience.

- Understand and identify constraints and enable transformation with internal and external partners (engineering, factories, packaging suppliers, packaging machinery suppliers, subcontractors, etc.).

- Mobilize expertise (packaging, engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, CSR, procurement) and resources (new equipment, pilot trials, R&D lab characterization) needed to achieve project objectives, with the goal of accelerating development timelines.

- Conduct field test plans (Bel plants or subcontractors).

You will also provide support to the Packaging Breakthrough Innovation team on identified technical topics.

YOUR PROFILE

- You are a final-year student, ideally with initial experience in packaging development.

- Rigorous and motivated, you enjoy working as part of a team.

- You possess strong analytical and synthesis skills.

- Proactive and creative, you are keen to work on alternatives to single-use packaging.

- You are fluent in English.

- You have a valid internship agreement.

- You are in the final year of an engineering program specializing in packaging or equivalent.

Packaging
Strong overall technical skills and good knowledge of packaging development within the food industry as well as product/packaging interaction.
Experience with packaging analysis and characterization techniques.
Knowledge of reusable packaging solutions would be a plus.

- Soft Skills
Creative, innovative, and curious
Dynamic and enthusiastic
Willing to take risks and agile
Strong CSR convictions
Collaborates naturally within a team

WHAT BEL OFFERS YOU EXTRA

- Stipend of €1,250 to €1,350 gross depending on your level of studies

- 65% monthly travel reimbursement 6 months within a dynamic team committed to your growth

- Personalized HR support throughout your internship

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What about my development? More than a diploma, we're looking for individuals who share our mindset.

Are you dreading the photocopying/coffee-making internship? Not with us! At Bel, you'll take on responsibilities and learn to become independent in the tasks assigned. Kindness is our motto! We maintain close relationships between all managers and interns. We celebrate successes, and mistakes are accepted! We believe that work and FUN go hand in hand. Enthusiasm and optimism are essential to our work. Join us and discover it for yourself.

CONTACT

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