Packaging Development Project Manager

BACKGROUND
A vacancy is available in the UK R&D team for a Packaging Development Project Manager, working in the Occasions Segment. The role is available due to a retirement. This role reports to the Packaging Development manager, where the key responsibilities will be to implement and sustain new industrialised packaging solutions that satisfy shopper, consumer, customer and supply chain requirements, unlocking our UK chocolate growth ambitions.

THE JOB
The main aim of the role is to develop and implement packaging solutions to drive the growth agenda for the UK Chocolate business. The job holder will deliver consumer and customer-led packaging solutions (to work holistically with product), based on sustainable technologies (novel and off the shelf). As a packaging project manager, the job holder is accountable for driving the activities through the business from lead prototype to implementation. They will also be required to build a strong internal supply and demand network and work with our external co-manufacturers, co-packers and suppliers, sharing their ideas, knowledge and expertise.

KEY OUTPUTS
As a Packaging Development Project Manager, the role is accountable for:
1) Creating, developing and implementing industrialised packaging solutions ensuring robust risk management and delivery of consumer/customer/factory requirements.
2)Delivering robust packaging specifications following formal risk management process at best total costs.
3) Influence packaging development projects, whilst providing high quality formal and informal communication on project progress to different business forums.
4) Improving factory efficiency and quality.
5) Being the prime contact with packaging suppliers on technical matters whilst developing the relationship and making the company the preferred client for innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
1) Science qualification degree or equivalent in packaging, technology, science or design.
2) Industry knowledge of FMCG, Food & Beverage, Packaging or Pharmaceutical.
3) Experience of packaging development / design within a research & development or operational team

Key Words: Packaging Development Project Manager, Packaging Design, Packaging Technologist, Research & Development, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Design, Projects, Product Development

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer that is happy to welcome applications for any applicant who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors and is made up of a collaboration of scientists supporting science. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.