Packaging Development
- Lead the research development and deployment of new packaging technologies and solutions across all FBIN brands and suppliers.
- Create and manage the Packaging Development Project Portfolio focusing on supporting new products sustainability supply chain growth risk mitigation and cost improvement.
- Ensure all requirements are factored in including manufacturing processes for new and sustainable packaging technologies as well as any omnichannel requirements
- Identify scope and implement cost reduction opportunities through process improvement or new technology development.
- Define cosmetic appearance and performance requirements including cost targets in partnership with category management operations and finance.
- Provide technical support and assistance to all packout areas including new product integration and launch teams as well as external packaging suppliers.
- Stay abreast of new packaging technologies materials and innovations.
- Compile and prepare information for aligning business partners to key decisions including necessary tradeoffs.
- Align prioritization across each business unit.
- Consult with other Business Units on upcoming and new packaging projects and processes.
- Collaborate with Global Operations and Strategic Business Units to accelerate the packaging development process and improve delivery time and quality.
- Lead problemsolving and troubleshooting during packaging development and drive improved engineering practices within the team.
- Develop and launch a supplierled development process holding suppliers accountable for meeting requirements and owning the development endtoend.
Strategic Planning and Execution
- Create and implement a strategic vision for the team leading transformational activities to improve speed efficiency cost and accuracy.
- Integrate Manufacturing Sourcing Supply Chain and GPD&I strategies into new packaged good launches and supply chain development.
Team Development
- Drive personal growth of team members through frequent 1:1s coaching and performance evaluations.
- Create and execute robust individual development plans for all associates.
- Collaborate with leaders at manufacturing plants and Global Product Development and Innovation.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant design/manufacturing leadership experience in projectoriented teams.
- 2 years of experience leading and managing direct reports.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing packaging solutions for retail wholesale masterpacked and industrially packed products.
- Experience collaborating with global teams and suppliers.
- Strong skills in collaboration with technical manufacturing supply chain financial and marketing professionals.
- Exceptional problemsolving skills with knowledge of DOE techniques and applications.
- Track record of using bestinclass problemsolving tools such as FEA (desirable).
- Proven ability to manage people in a crossfunctional team environment and drive execution through the product development process.
- Experience driving alignment within senior leadership and presenting to executives.
- Team player with good people skills to lead/coach crossfunctional teams.
- Ability to travel up to 20% (including international travel especially to the US).
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime