Global Packaging Development Manager - Geneva - Switzerland (closed)

Geneva, Switzerland
Competitive compensation
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Job Description

 

Senior Global Packaging Development Manager

 

 

 Job Purpose

 

 Responsible for the design and delivery of breakthrough packaging for assigned Brands/Categories OTC’s global category

 

 Major Accountabilities

 

 Strategic support:

 Support the delivery of a constant pipeline (5 yr master plan) of packaging technologies, devices and designs that can be IP protected, for the assigned categories /brands.

 

 Create and deliver a packaging standardization master plan across our key packaging technologies (cartons, tubes, leaflets, bottles etc) for the assigned category.

 

 Support the definition and implementation of global systems and IT tools (e.g. global Packaging Specification database, Packaging Catalogue) for OTC (and potentially other BUs).

 

Culture change:

 Work with Marketing and Design functional management to promote Packaging Design and create a culture of Design innovation in the Ideation and Exploration phases of projects, for the assigned category/Brand.

 

 Support the creation of a bridge between the Business and Technical communities to ensure that new packages win with the consumer, provide best value to the business and are easy to manufacture, for the assigned category/brand.

 

 Work with R&D and GMS functional management to ensure that new packaging projects are delivered with excellence during the Development and Start-Up phases of projects, for the assigned category/brand.

 

Operational:

 Provide Packaging Development leadership at the Category Innovation Team level, for the assigned category.

 

 Ensure new packaging and device projects for the assigned category are delivered on time, on budget and that project stage gates and success criteria are met.

 

 Support the development and rollout of standard work processes and systems to ensure that Packaging projects are designed and delivered with excellence.

 

Background

Education :

Bachelor or Masters degree in Packaging Technology or equivalent.

Experience:

Min 8-10 yrs Packaging development experience in a multi-national environment.

 

Competencies

Technical Skills: A broad technical knowledge in all packaging materials (glass, plastic, paper and metal) is required. Specific knowledge of blister technology, rigid plastics, Pack-aging Regulations (specifically CRC testing) is desired.

 

Project Management: Responsibility for assigned package development projects and for providing technical packaging guidance, project managerial support, innovation solutions, and cost effective Packaging within these projects.

 

Communication: Effective communication skills to communicate on a technical and non-technical level to other departments or outside vendors and consultants. Report writing skills and oral presentations are required to alert upper Management as to new trends or specific resolutions to problems.

 

Creativity/Initiative: Must have good innovation skills.

 

Problem Solving: Effective analytical, detail oriented.

 

Interpersonal Skills: Good team skills required.

 Interested? Please send your CV (Word) to laurence.penven@approachpeople.com