Packaging Technologist/Senior PT - Distillery (Expired Vacancy)

Company	Resource Partnership	Share \|
Salary	up to £45,000 + benefits
Location	Central Scotland
Job Type / Hours	Permanent / Full Time
Start Date	Immediate
Date Posted	28/04/2010
Job Reference	ozzle/10,456

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

Technical skills required
Collaborative Working - Partnership approach
Genuine commitment to work co-operatively with others (team or individuals) to
further business objectives.
Process Management
Ensures that work is undertaken in a logical and consistent manner and in line with
agreed processes.
Project/Task Management
Manages tasks within project management framework to ensure delivery of agreed
Milestones.
Technical Knowledge Is technically competent in area of expertise.

Behavioural
Business Acumen
Has a comprehensive understanding of own business area and its impact on the wider organisation and its competitive environment

Delivers results
Delivers to expectations and manages others in meeting stakeholders wants and needs

Effective Communicator
Has the ability to present views in a clear, concise and persuasive way, both verbally and in writing

Interpersonal Effectiveness
Is intellectually and emotionally intelligent to build credible working relationships at all levels

Leadership/Project Leadership
Demonstrates skills in leading and motivating people to achieve individual, team and project results

Strategic Orientation
Looks at issues from a broad range of different perspectives

Key Relationships
Marketing, Customer Relations (Branded and non branded)
Company Supply Base ,Stakeholder management via Core Team Leadership

Personal Attributes – Job specific
Mandatory – Excellent Communication Skills, Project Management Experience, Excellent Packaging Knowledge and Development Skills, Good Organisational and Administrative Skills, Good PC Applications Skills.

Ideal – Good MRP/JDE Knowledge, Digital Artwork Practitioner, Proven track record in Successful Project Leadership.
Ability to Prioritise and resolve the key issues.
Other – Innovative, Supportive, Quality Driven, Articulate, Flexible

Knowledge and Experience

Essential – Institute of Packaging Diploma or min 5yr experience. Knowledge of packaging print processes. Proven track record in Packaging Project Management.

Preferred – Degree or Equivalent in Packaging Design / Scientific / Technical / Engineering subject or MSc in Packaging Technology. Knowledge of New product Development Processes.

Job Title Packaging Technologist
Reporting to NPD Area Leader

The role will be to project manage Branded and QSI Product and Pack introductions involving all aspects of component development, liquid coordination and trial management. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the final product is developed within the defined NPD Process and delivered “fit for purpose”, on time and within budget.

We are seeking a highly organised individual who possesses well-developed interpersonal, influencing, leadership and communication skills in order to manage suppliers, liaise internally with key Supply and Demand team members and Brand managers.

The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of glass manufacturing and packaging print processes. Membership of the Institute of Packaging and Diploma qualification, although not essential, would be a distinct advantage.

Two years + experience in a similar or equivalent role is essential along with a proven track record in Packaging Project Management.