Regional Packaging Technologist

Job Context

•    Manage and ensure we have pack formats in the portfolio which are fit for purpose.
•    Manage and ensure the formats can run on the filling lines able to meet line performance and meeting product quality standards incl. secondary and tertiary packaging.
•    Drive harmonization of packaging portfolio across the region.
•    Manage and resolve issues related to packaging when escalated by the sites, customer complaints, etc.
•    Ensure security of supply.
•    Propose and deliver solutions to establish best practices in the region.
•    Build knowledge and experience and establish best practice to be able to serve as “champion” in the packaging area.

Key Objectives

Manage & deliver best packaging solutions across the region and BU’s of harmonized packs, resulting in required product quality fit for purpose, ensuring production and distribution throughout the supply chain. 
•    Managing & optimizing the packaging portfolio with product mgmt, procurement,manufacturing & suppliers.
•    Drive harmonization and standardization of packaging portfolio working with all relevant functions considering business requirements.
•    Manage packaging quality by working with suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and commercial on basis of specifications.Arrange and coordinate compatibility tests and trials for products and packs. 
•    Provide 2nd line technical support, working with local packaging technologists, when issues arise and liaise with relevant functions and suppliers and perform root cause analyses and provide solutions.   
•    Ensure packs meet sustainability standards and requirements.
•    Drive for VE/cost savings related to the packaging portfolio.
•    Lead projects within own discipline and/or participates in relevant projects.
•    Understand relevant manufacturing capabilities and requirements for filling and packaging lines (incl. artwork & secondary packaging).
•    Manage packaging improvements driving operational excellence resulting in production at lowest cost and across sites.
•    Master data maintenance according standard formats and guidelines.

Experience

•    At least 5 years relevant packaging experience working in a manufacturing environment, with a packaging supplier, packaging procurement or relevant R&D.
•    Experience with defining & managing a packaging portfolio understanding specifications, functional requirements, product/packaging compatibility, manufacturing and logistics.
•    Experience with packaging quality management across the supply chain, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
•    Has good knowledge and experience in engineering disciplines (e.g. Chemical or Mechanical).
•    Understands implications around sustainability and compliance regulations on packaging.
•    Self-starter with strong organizational skills and structured approach.
•    Cross functional mindset with ability to work with various functions ie. Marketing, R&D, Procurement, suppliers, etc.
•    Project management experience and capabilities to lead a project.
•    Having worked in a multinational environment with sensitivity to different cultural behaviours.
•    Working at a regional level supporting more sites and willing to travel.
•    Excellent communication skills.
•    Fluent in English.

Education

•    A BSC/MSC degree or equivalent in the area of System/Packaging Science, Technical Engineering or Material Design.

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