1. Lead specific projects by developing packages with best quality, at lowest cost and within timeline schedule.
2. Specify, complete and maintain packaging specifications and pallet patterns.
3. Leverage technical skills and knowledge for coordinating and executing development strategy on prioritization of projects, tests, researches while effectively communicating results and recommendations to management.
4. Properly document project with continuous enhancement of lab notebook recordings for packaging design, prototyping, testing and analyses, etc. from kick-off to closeout of the project.
5. Responsible for active participation and constructive input for equipment/package trials.
6. Develop and maintain packaging project timelines ( MS Project ).
7. Work closely with Arts & Graphics to ensure timely development of related components for whole project.
8. Manage suppliers and external partners with clear and complete objectives.
9. Provide solid technical leadership and influence-management skills to deliver optimal packaging solutions for specific projects.
10. Report regularly on status of development issues to the immediate supervisor.
11. Work closely with Packaging Innovation team members, Supply Chain and Marketing as well as outside resources, to develop creative packaging projects that ensure product protection and effective presentation.
12. Actively participate on multifunctional teams, and recommend creative solutions at enthusiastic, flexible, and positive attitude.
13. Assist to provide creative input at ideation phase, and work closely with Marketing and Sales during project initiation to understand their goals and objectives, and translate them into cost effective solutions.
14. Main participator for packaging supplier and material qualification.
15. Proactively get involve in research of trends and new opportunities in packaging, and provide constructive input to translate those into ideas or concepts to support the growth of the company.
16. Recommend alternate approaches for solving of design problems.
17. Team player with Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain to help build up seamless partnerships.
18. Contribute to the development, growth and future vision of the Packaging Innovation team.
19. Drive value analysis activities and process flow evaluation to achieve efficiency and cost reduction.
20. Assure that Packaging meets Regulatory and Environmental Legislation and consumer safety.
21. Support to packaging innovation manager as well as team members as required or for specifically assignment.
22. Champion Packaging Innovation’s mission and sense to company’s vision.
Requirements:
1. BS in Engineering or Packaging Science;
2. 5 or plus years of experience in Packaging Development in the consumer goods industry;
3. Experience in areas plastic packaging of cosmetics or food industry is preferred;
4. Demonstrated experience in managing projects;
5. Proven hands-on experience with packaging materials;
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment;
7. Good understanding of the theory and functionality of packaging design, packaging materials, packaging systems and unit operations;
8. Good understanding of relationships between packaging materials, packaging equipment, and products;
9. Mature with good interpersonal and team skills;
10. Proficient utilization of computer technology.
11. Strong communication skills for both verbal and written way(fluent in English a must).