Packaging Executive

Were looking for a Packaging Executive to join our Product Management team  - Field Based

About the UK Distribution Product Management team

Sikas UK Distribution Product Management team plays a critical role in sustaining our marketleading position. The team develops implements and manages an innovative product portfolio that delivers against commercial legislative and performance objectives -ensuring our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations.

Purpose of the Role

To manage new and updated product packaging through the packaging change process ensuring accurate appealing presentation and compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.

Whats In it for You

The Opportunity:  

• Delivering timely and accurate packaging updates to ensure the product portfolio remains fully compliant with all local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with wider Sika country teams to successfully bring new intercompany winning products to market.
• Addressing the growing demands of packaging EPR by capturing accurate detailed packaging data and developing innovative solutions to enhance the sustainability credentials of Sikas product portfolio.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service plus bank holidays
• Field-Based Working
• Core Hours Working
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you with the option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

Sika fosters trustful and respectful working relationships - welcoming ideas contribution and encouraging ongoing development. Within this role you can look forward to working directly within a team of 7 as well as a wider Product Management team across the UK.

This is a diverse role with the opportunity to work and learn alongside a local and global team of experts within a variety of functions where knowledge transfer is part of our everyday culture.

Qualifications :

The Skills:

We are keen to speak to enthusiastic candidates with a keen eye for detail change management experience and the organisational skills necessary to balance the demands of running multiple projects at the same time.

Experience of working within a Manufacturing organisation would be a benefit.

A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one including a comprehensive local product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complemented by a global Sika Business School offering.

What we need from you

• Knowledge of packaging materials and their properties with added knowledge of print processes packaging machinery and equipment a plus.
• Project and change Management skills
• IT Literate (SAP Word PowerPoint Excel) Excellent communication skills Ability to analyse costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• A general knowledge of CLP regulations would be a benefit.

Experience of working within a manufacturing organisation preferred

Additional Information :

The Future: 

Potential Career Routes: Packaging Manager Product Manager.

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

Commitment towards Diversity 

We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. The Construction Industry and the Sika salesforce remain disproportionately under-represented by women and we therefore particularly welcome applications from women interested in a sales career in the building supplies and materials industry. Accordingly we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time