Job Title: Packaging Development Manager
A leading manufacturer in the world of personal healthcare products has a new opening. They are looking for a Packaging Development Manager with experience working for a large multinational organisation.
As Packaging Development Manager, your main responsibilities will be as follows:
- Primarily responsible for packaging development initiatives related to existing/new items
- Responsible for packaging development initiatives and execution within the UK
- Key roles and responsibilities: Interface with suppliers, customers, and other internal functions such as Strategic Sourcing, QA, and Finance to develop and implement packaging in support of customer business objectives
- Responsible for working with suppliers and other external resources to identify potential design and technology opportunities for packaging
- Responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of critical consumer and operational issues as well as key packaging technologies
- Work with suppliers, creative agencies, and other sources to develop a range of creative options for packaging
Skills & Experience:
- Packaging technology and/or business/packaging strategy development
- Knowledge of packaging forms, coatings & conversion processes
- Strong technical competencies in packaging science including knowledge of structural design and manufacturing processes
- Experience with project management tasks and timeline development
- Ability to connect abstract thoughts and ideas and materialise into an actionable long-term packaging strategy
- Experience working with multi-functional teams to formulate objectives and action plans
- Analytical approach to problem solving and decision making
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
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