Packaging Development Manager - North West England

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Packaging Development Manager

A leading manufacturer in the world of personal healthcare products has a new opening. They are looking for a Packaging Development Manager with experience working for a large multinational organisation.

• Primarily responsible for packaging development initiatives related to existing/new items
• Responsible for packaging development initiatives and execution within the UK
• Key roles and responsibilities:
  
  Interface with suppliers, customers, and other internal functions such as Strategic Sourcing, QA, and Finance to develop and implement packaging in support of customer business objectives
• Responsible for working with suppliers and other external resources to identify potential design and technology opportunities for packaging
• Responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of critical consumer and operational issues as well as key packaging technologies
• Work with suppliers, creative agencies, and other sources to develop a range of creative options for packaging

• Packaging technology and/or business/packaging strategy development
• Knowledge of packaging forms, coatings & conversion processes
• Strong technical competencies in packaging science including knowledge of structural design and manufacturing processes
• Experience with project management tasks and timeline development
• Ability to connect abstract thoughts and ideas and materialise into an actionable long-term packaging strategy
• Experience working with multi-functional teams to formulate objectives and action plans
• Analytical approach to problem solving and decision making
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills