We are now recruiting for a Product & Packaging Design Innovation Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Product Design Innovation & Packaging Manager is a multiple hat role, holding simultaneously the responsibility of

• designing new products including packaging
• scoping out, identifying and utilizing ideas and strengths sitting outside the organization to enable co-creation and better/faster product innovation vs the merely internal available resources and with a relevant network of product design, rapid prototyping, packaging partners

Re PRODUCT DESIGN

• Working closely with the Brand Innovation team and the Sensory & TCI Mgr he/she has the role to ensure the inclusion of sound Technical Insight to every Product Innovation projects also being the driving force in generating new Product Innovation Ideas.
• As such he/she would be owning and leading the new product Ideas space within the innovation Funnel up to the agreement to turn an idea into active project thus handling it over to the Technical Project Mgr.
• To enable competitiveness of the Technical Insights being generated he/she will hold the responsibility of competitor product performance benchmarking and intelligence, also including patent scouting and freedom to operate check.
• He/she is responsible to co-ordinate incoming new Project request, identifying business priority, classifying project type (Portfolio Optimization / simplification, Local/ Regional/ Global, Incremental / Disruptive) , advising on new Product Design timeline also managing and tracking progress of the wider product innovation pipeline.
• He/she is the owner of the Product Innovation Funnel Process, Pipeline and governance.

Re OPEN INNOVATION

• Focusing on external collaboration and strategic partnerships he/she would be responsible to define, develop and implement appropriate sourcing strategies, to lead the technical interaction with selected open innovation sources to ensure best utilization of their innovation expertise and skills
• Establishing and maintaining a network of OI contacts to make company's the partner of choice acting as the 'go to market arm' for their technology, product or innovation using a collaborative partnership approach
• To initiate the management of the intellectual property and contractual obligations associated with technology / product innovation
• He/she would also be responsible for next generation technology scoping out and development, also ensuring technical support to the Digital strategy requirements

Re PACKAGING

• He/she is a subject matter expert in Packaging systems, Packaging materials and Packaging technologies.
• He/she is responsible to identify, develop and execute packaging innovation projects including Packaging Design structure.
• He/she is also responsible of innovative testing methods and equipment.
• Leading the Packaging assigned resources/team and working closely with both innovation and cross-functional teams, he/she would be a critical asset to the Technical Project Ldr in translating Brand , Product innovation needs and Consumer Insight into Packaging technology requirements with a commercial acumen, also driving packaging supplier/strategic partner development and implementation.

Re MANAGEMENT

• Application of formal project management. Manage several internal and external projects in parallel. Excellent technical skills that allow to take on challenging product development projects Good customer service orientation, work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team and have good affinities with systems and integrated company processes. Proactive, ready to work independently. Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel. Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Budget - budget responsibility. Adheres to all financial processes and controls.

Re LEADERSHIP

• Growth mindset with a bias for action. Tireless in implementing the required changes and in establishing a competitive impact to product innovation. Lead by example. Develop a culture of innovation by actively demonstrating required behaviours of enterprising spirit, entrepreneurism, collaboration, backed up with a business, consumer and customer focus. Building Talent & Teams. Provide training in technical skills and innovation methodologies, and coaching for the team (direct & indirect). Recognised industry/cross-industry expert and influences the field. Provides direction and consultancy on technical issues related to work program.

Specification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/ Material Engineering / Technical Design.
• FMCG professional experience is desirable.
• Achievement of professional membership at a managerial level in a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Project management skills (Prince 2, or Masters in Business Administration also desirable)
• 7 - 9 years comprehensive experience in same field, managing cross functional teams in an R&D and/or product development environment, showing a clear consumer-centric approach with solid foundation in Innovation.
• Experience in collaborating with external rapid prototyping /product packaging design & production companies is a must
• Fluent in English
• Male or female

Main Skills We are now recruiting for a Product & Packaging Design Innovation Manager JOB DESCRIPTION Product Design Innovation & Packaging Manager is a multiple hat role, holding simultaneously the responsibility of • Designing new products including packaging • Scoping out, identifying and utilizing ideas and strengths sitting outside the organization to enable co-creation and better/faster product innovation vs the merely internal available resources and with a relevant network of product design, rapid prototyping, packaging partners. PRODUCT DESIGN • Working closely with the Brand Innovation team and the Sensory & TCI Mgr he/she has the role to ensure the inclusion of sound Technical Insight to every Product Innovation projects also being the driving force in generating new Product Innovation Ideas. • As such he/she would be owning and leading the new product Ideas space within the innovation Funnel up to the agreement to turn an idea into active project thus handling it over to the Technical Project Mgr. • To enable competitiveness of the Technical Insights being generated he/she will hold the responsibility of competitor product performance benchmarking and intelligence, also including patent scouting and freedom to operate check. • He/she is responsible to co-ordinate incoming new Project request, identifying business priority, classifying project type (Portfolio Optimization / simplification, Local/ Regional/ Global, Incremental / Disruptive) , advising on new Product Design timeline also managing and tracking progress of the wider product innovation pipeline. • He/she is the owner of the Product Innovation Funnel Process, Pipeline and governance. OPEN INNOVATION • Focusing on external collaboration and strategic partnerships he/she would be responsible to define, develop and implement appropriate sourcing strategies, to lead the technical interaction with selected open innovation sources to ensure best utilization of their innovation expertise and skills • Establishing and maintaining a network of OI contacts to make company's the partner of choice acting as the 'go to market arm' for their technology, product or innovation using a collaborative partnership approach • To initiate the management of the intellectual property and contractual obligations associated with technology / product innovation • He/she would also be responsible for next generation technology scoping out and development, also ensuring technical support to the Digital strategy requirements PACKAGING • He/she is a subject matter expert in Packaging systems, Packaging materials and Packaging technologies. • He/she is responsible to identify, develop and execute packaging innovation projects including Packaging Design structure. • He/she is also responsible of innovative testing methods and equipment. • Leading the Packaging assigned resources/team and working closely with both innovation and cross-functional teams, he/she would be a critical asset to the Technical Project Ldr in translating Brand , Product innovation needs and Consumer Insight into Packaging technology requirements with a commercial acumen, also driving packaging supplier/strategic partner development and implementation. MANAGEMENT • Application of formal project management. Manage several internal and external projects in parallel. Excellent technical skills that allow to take on challenging product development projects Good customer service orientation, work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team and have good affinities with systems and integrated company processes. Proactive, ready to work independently. Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel. Interpersonal and Communication skills • Budget - budget responsibility. Adheres to all financial processes and controls. LEADERSHIP • Growth mindset with a bias for action. Tireless in implementing the required changes and in establishing a competitive impact to product innovation. Lead by example. Develop a culture of innovation by actively demonstrating required behaviours of enterprising spirit, entrepreneurism, collaboration, backed up with a business, consumer and customer focus. Building Talent & Teams. Provide training in technical skills and innovation methodologies, and coaching for the team (direct & indirect). Recognised industry/cross-industry expert and influences the field. Provides direction and consultancy on technical issues related to work program. Specification: • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/ Material Engineering / Technical Design. • FMCG professional experience is desirable. • Achievement of professional membership at a managerial level in a relevant professional body is desirable. • Project management skills (Prince 2, or Masters in Business Administration also desirable) • 7 - 9 years comprehensive experience in same field, managing cross functional teams in an R&D and/or product development environment, showing a clear consumer-centric approach with solid foundation in Innovation. • Experience in collaborating with external rapid prototyping /product packaging design & production companies is a must

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