Manager Packaging RD
Manager Packaging RD
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Job Description:
The role provides strategic direction and technical leadership for packaging design and implementation within the Petcare North America Packaging R&D team Manufacturing Network and Technologies. The objective of this role is to manage key programs in innovation cost savings and supply continuity through engagement with key stake holders to frame business challenges prioritize and allocate appropriate resources and to support the successful development and deployment of packaging technologies and projects into the market. This role will partner with the technical packaging experts other platform managers across R&D and their team to deliver the packaging agenda.
The team supporting this role will be comprised of 46 associates supporting packaging focused on the C&T technology platform.
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree
7 years in engineering technology development
Consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers
Manage scaleup risk and introduction of technology into supply chain
Demonstrated process and packaging science packaging engineering machine design development and design through virtual prototyping methods
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Engineering Business or related technical field OR Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Experience in leveraging broader packaging capability through building on external network of vendors.
What will be your key responsibilities
Establish a team environment which allows for associate development prioritizes key resources against the most critical challenges and connects a variety of technical workstreams to create efficiency.
Build a high performing and engaged team through recruitment and development of associates coaching mentoring culture and technical competency training by improving the capabilities of the existing team and where necessary upgrading talent.
Develop and implements a new package pipeline to deliver the platforms financial and strategic growth ambitions. Drives a culture of continuous improvement as solutions are deployed into the network. Aligns packaging materials with packing technologies across the network.
Creates value through cost optimization of existing packaging materials designs and supplier network. Support the delivery of the annual cost savings target and ensures security of supply/business continuity through qualification of multiple vendors.
Work closely with supply chain and commercial (procurement) in developing and deploying the packaging agenda.Leverages and broadens Mars pool of capabilities by creating an external network of vendors in partnership with the crossfunctional teams and material experts.
Ensures compliance with all internal and external quality and food safety/regulatory requirements
Supports the implementation of packaging sustainability strategy to ensure sustainability goals are met for your technology platform.
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Bestinclass learning and development support from day one including access to our inhouse Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.
This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
