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BAT UKIS LOOKING FOR R&D PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level
FUNCTION: Operations
SUB FUNCTION: Packaging Innovation
LOCATION: Southampton, UK
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
BENEFITS
- UK yearly Incentive Bonus – driven % based on business results and average annual salary
- Attractive Private Pension Plan - up to 15%, Private Medical cover, Doctor @hand-24/7 GP appointments, by video or by phone, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world
- Share Reward Scheme (free shares and share saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance
- Flexible Benefits Scheme: Tax Return Assistance, Cycle To Work, Holiday Trading, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance; Onsite Gym and Gyms Discounts-discounts at over 3,700 gyms, SPAs, pools, studios and outdoor fitness events across the UK; Season Ticket loans-Interest free loans for purchase of annual tickets for public transport
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
The objective of this packaging development manager role is to lead and handle complex projects from ideation to commercialization, providing technical advice and solutions regarding all packaging requirements to our Modern Oral (MO) Category.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
An excellent working knowledge of different packaging substrates such as rigids plastics, printed flexibles, labels, and cartons and it’s prototyping. Working closely with our product innovation, marketing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, compliance, legal and quality, the Packaging development manager will own packaging specifications and implementation process to Modern Oral new and existing product portfolio.
Strong communication, innovation and influencing skills will be critical to this role to build positive relationships with both internal and external partners.
Reports to | Senior Packaging Manager - Oral |
Number of Direct Reports | N/A |
Core Relationships | Internal – Consumable Develop and Discovery Product Development Leads, Global Packaging Community, Procurement, Supply Chain, Ops, Insights, Commercial Brand Team External – External Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers |
Geographic Scope | Global |
Travel Required | Travel to suppliers/conferences as required. Travel to other UK BAT sites as required (estimated 4-5 trips per year) |
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Handle complex projects from design concept, prototype, build and commercialization of rigids (plastics, metals), printed flexibles, labels, and carton structures.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with other functions of the business in resolving technical issues during design and development.
- Provide technical support to procurement on new and existing packaging sourcing requirements, identifying, and actualising opportunities for cost and quality improvement.
- Drive the sustainability agenda in collaborations with other functions to deliver on company ESG KPI’s
- Participate in the development of the Quality Control Plans with BAT Quality team.
- Travel to suppliers/plants to support development/fine-tuning and or specification release.
- Attend Material Qualification trials and first off production runs at our manufacturing sites and at suppliers as required.
- Establish strong technical relationships with internal and external partners.
Rigids Plastics
- Lead projects through all stages of injection moulding process implementation, from concept evaluation through commercialization
- Leads development of specifications and acceptance protocols to enable the purchase production injection moulds and moulded components.
- Lead pilot and commercial moulds trial run and make sure the new project launch on schedule and successfully.
- Manages suppliers to ensure in the design, development and implementation of injection moulds and conversion of components is done in time and to pre-agreed standards.
- Develops processes by designing and/or performing experimental testing, data analysis, preparation of reports, and providing recommendations.
CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
- What is your experience delivering rigid & flexible plastic packaging innovations from concept to launch?
- What is your experience developing consumer relevant and environmentally sustainable packaging solutions?
- What is your experience project managing global projects?
- What is your experience with rapid prototyping of injection moulded containers?
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
Experience Required
- Experience of working effectively in a FMCG or global companies and within cross functional and a multi-category packaging team.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex packaging development projects from concept to market commercialisation.
- Previous experience of packaging development of Injection Moulding packaging (plastic and metal) and flexible plastic packaging, experience of developing complex injection moulded packaging.
- Experience of using CAD software (SolidWorks, etc.) and FEMS software (Moldflow).
- Knowledge of use and properties of common plastic materials especially polyolefins and global sustainability developments in plastics.
- Knowledge of designing and modelling packaging to meet product stability requirements and consumer useability criteria.
- Experience of rapid prototyping techniques especially related to development of injection moulded packaging.
- Solid understanding of developing and validating Child Resistant/Senior Effective packaging
- Strong engineering analysis skills including tolerance analysis, DFA, DFM, DFMEA, validation and documentation.
- Knowledge of use and properties of common plastic materials especially polyolefins and global sustainability developments in plastics.
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- Effective communication, collaboration, and partnership.
- Resilience, empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
- Tolerance to ambiguity, assertiveness and learning agility.
- Exploratory character, keeping abreast with new trends in packaging sustainability, global sourcing development, etc.
- Organisational, Planning and implementation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SolidWorks.
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Science, Engineering or other relevant degree, or equivalent experience.
- Six Sigma or Lean Programmes
- Project Management certificate
BENEFICIAL
- Familiar with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- Familiar with FMCG industry standards
- Familiar with AutoCAD, CAPE, Adobe Illustrator and other software used in packaging
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!