Packaging Technical Manager Product Development

Responsibilities

• Technical development for all sample requests received for Sales team and customers
• New RM development and supplier development
• Evaluate alternate materials, possibilities, processes, and equipment
• Finding new opportunities for the next business pipeline – Concepts.
• Discuss successful projects with Mkt team as I2M’s (Information to Market) format.
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company within Group companies.
• Document all phases of Sample development for the commercialization of project.
• Manage customer relationships and perform requests for expected products/reviews, customer visits, and product testing.
• Be present at industry conferences on the research topics of Interest.
• Communication with global technology team for all new projects/things going on at Global R & D and implementing the best technology what can be possible from other team on all the segments (Flexible) & Vice versa
• Involvement in selection of new technology/ machinery/ Business concept
• Lead key projects for GKA’a & LKA’s with Marketing team & Operations Team to support business goals

• Grade 12
• Degree in Chemical Engineering and/or similar
• Diploma in Packaging & Printing
• 8 – 10 years of experience in Flexible Packaging product development
• 5 – 8 Years in the Printing & Packaging, Food Packaging Industry and Paper/Plastic Films experience.

• Technical Knowledge in flexible packaging (products, machinery, technology & RM)
• Trouble Shooting and Knowledge of the Different Packaging Lines
• Computer Skills & Soft Skills;
  Good presentation Skills
• Leadership & teamwork