Position: Packaging Specialist
Direct Report to: AG Manager or Packaging Manager
Indirect Report to: Head of Packaging
Company Profile: Our Client is the world's leading Multinational Company
dealing in the manufacturing of Nutrition based consumer productsMain Purpose of Job
Manage execution of Packaging related projects and initiatives at factory level in line with corporate packaging policies in terms of quality, safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities will be to;
- New
Product Development & Introduction: Lead Packaging projects &
trials at Factory level with focus on line performance, cost efficiency on
time delivery and product quality.
- Provide
packaging input within the AGs proposing and evaluating best packaging
alternatives for new products and improvements to existing products.
- Organise
and document factory trials including machinability, shelf-life, storage
handling, laboratory and transport tests for validation of new packaging
and changes in specifications.
- Conduct
value analysis; identify and recommend cost improvements and source
reduction opportunities. Initiate (or participate in) DMAIC exercises.
Guardian of packaging quality going out of the factory lines.
- Safety,
Quality & Compliance: Implement packaging related quality and
compliance directives. Drive quality improvements in our packaging. Assist
Factory QA to review packaging related on-line/off-line controls - to
implement packaging monitoring plans. Participate in supplier audits.
- Packaging
Specifications: Manage GLOBE database of packaging materials.
- Supplier
development: Support Packaging Head Office and Procurement in the
selection, assessment and development of new suppliers/converters. Raise
packaging material complaints with suppliers & collaborate to resolve
them.
- Ensure
development of competencies of packaging assistants & disseminate
packaging best practices and knowledge at the shop floor (e.g. "One
Point Lessons"). Source &utilize training materials available
within the Group (or develop training materials as appropriate)
- Packaging
Material and Packaging Lines Efficiency in line with the goals of NCE Zero
waste, Zero loss: Accountable for efficiency in Packaging Lines and
Materials usage. Support to Procurement on local & zone level.
- Consumer
Complaints: Analyze consumer complaints related to packaging, propose
& implement corrective actions.
Key Experiences:
Academic Experience:
- Graduate
in Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Mechanics, Industrial, Chemistry
or Automation or equivalent (Materials Science, Printing).
Operational Experience:
- Packaging
development in FMCG Packaging development and packing operation in FMCG.
- Problem
solving approach.
- Project
management.
- Supplier
& converter auditing.
Knowledge:
- Competent
in Packaging Safety, Quality and Compliance.
- Basic
knowledge in production planning.
- Aware
of customer and consumer understanding.
- Aware
of relevant technology platforms, people management tools & practices
in the Nestle context.
- Good
understanding of NPDI process.
- Good
understanding of NCE methodologies in particular TPM & LEAN.
- Good
understanding of the company quality ( HACCP ), engineering and
manufacturing systems as well as supply chain and HR processes.
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com
quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and
benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted