Packaging Project Management - 12 months + contract

Company Resource Partnership
Salary £ 40,000 - 50,000 p/a
Location West Midlands
Job Type / Hours Permanent / Full Time
Start Date Immediate
Date Posted 23/07/2010
Job Reference ozzle/10,449

Company Summary

Resource Partnership is a recruitment specialist, solely focused on Packaging and Product Branding, with over 19 years experience.

With a prestigious client portfolio, we work with companies throughout the UK, Eire and Europe.

We provide rapid and effective recruitment solutions at all levels with a confidential, professional and attentive service.

Job Description

Working for an international fmcg brand covering Europe, Middle East and Africa.within the Packaging Commercialisation team, being responsible for technical support.Within challenging timeline you will be expected to ensure accurate packaging specifications and develop operational standards contributing towards best-practice performance specifications and world class efficiency at site level.

Within the fixed period (initially 12 months) you will also be expected to evaluate a specific specificational mix, ensure it’s suitability, identify harmonization, where possible, and validate final specifications prior to uploading them onto the in house technical data management system, all within the agreed timelines of the wider project team team.

Accountabilities

Determination and documentation of packaging operating standards incl. troubleshooting
Provide a comprehensive technical packaging support service
Identify and initiate productivity and efficiency improvements
Continuous improvement in packaging quality with suppliers
Ensure all BOMs, packaging specifications and associated systems are in place on time
Ensure that new packaging trials and start-ups are conducted effectively and efficiently
Project engineering support, engineering improvements or changes
Clear focus on waste reduction incl. cost savings at site level
Involve others in and communicate changes
Ensures that all activities are carried out with due regard to Corporate Policies and applicable legislation.


In order to succeed in this role, it is expected that you will have


Excellent operational experience. FMCG experience is an advantage.
Degree level qualification in Packaging Engineering / Science / Technology, or equivalent experience.
Proven track record of problem solving
Experience of working in cross-functional teams and motivating others to deliver project deadlines.
Ability to initiate and drive developments to completion against testing timescales.
Highly motivated individual with strong influencing skills.
Excellent ability to plan, organise and prioritise activity.




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