- Drive flexible packaging development projects in house and at clients to support the product development pipeline (innovation and renovation).
- Develop flexible packaging solutions from post scoping/initial feasibility work.
- Provide technical packaging expertise for NPD/EPD projects.
- Active participation at exhibitions conferences and supplier innovation days to develop cutting-edge innovations and transfer knowledge into the company
- Collaborates with Marketing and Sales organization to understand the customer and business needs and translates these into projects
- Develop external network of packaging suppliers 3rd party co-packers and manufacturers to support R&D and the wider business.
- Ensure packaging specifications are signed off both internally and with suppliers prior to first production to ensure performance criteria are locked down and agreed.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operations as required.
- Leads and participates in multifunctional problem-solving efforts to optimize Packaging solutions and resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Influence and help shape the long-term direction of R&D.
Qualifications :
- Outstanding technical capability with a proven track record of project management and delivery.
- Several years of relevant work experience (preferably in Packaging industry).
- Deep knowledge of Product Manufacturing Processes and Technologies including key cost drivers for equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of influencing factors for project.
- Global mindset ability to think across functional boundaries and to develop a commercial understanding of corporate and operational business issues.
- Strong Team player and creator of Win-Win outcomes
- Excellent collaboration skills in international environment
- Strong capabilities to build network
- Fluent in Bulgarian and English language
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Experience in Flexible packaging printing industry is strongly required!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time