DirecciónProduct Development ManagerThe New Product Development organization works across Europe, Asia and Oceania developing the next generation of products for our client and its customers.
The NPD team works closely with the regions and manufacturing sites to develop technologies, products and materials. You will be responsible for the design and development of new packaging solutions required to answer the global & regional customer’s needs, trends, markets & legislations requirements.
You will manage all stakeholders and manage the projects together with the customers, with technology or material providers Functions Develop and deploy key products and technologies for Foodservice EAO ( Europe Asia Oceania) FMCG DairyManage the Dairy project portfolio and pipeline of a specific FMCG product categoryManage the briefing and internal management of new customer requestsBrief technology & material providers and manage the project s eco-systemLead entire product development project s stages, including technical risks management and project timelinesBuild and monitor the projects planning to ensure its progress with all involved partiesManage The Dairy category and projects pipeline internal & external stakeholdersPatent and protect our clients concepts developed for the FMCG product categoryIdentify and develop product development opportunities to increase profitable sales growthSupport group initiatives other than customer requestsWork across other sites on a global level to coordinate projects activity in the FMCG categoryWork closely with other NPD Managers to ensure knowledge and technology sharing across segmentsOrganize and assist tests and production trials of the minimum viable or the final productCoordinate the technical drawings creation internally, with the customers and the involved suppliersOrganization, coordination in work teams to generate new products ideas / Concepts Own the specifications creation from a technical and commercial perspectiveBuild or support NPD capability building plans What we are looking for Master’s Degree in packaging or technical (engineering) discipline5+ years experience and proven expertise in FMCG packaging development project managementExperience in product development and project management in an international environment, preferably in the areas of packaging (FMCG environments) innovation processes and development projectsDairy experience (very specific due to production, quality, product requirements)Proficient in English, other languages would be a plus.
Fiber / paper and plastci minimum skills at working knowledge Packaging converting & manufacturing technologies working knowledge (i.
e. : Dry molding technologies, plastic injection / thermoforming technologies)Ability to manage and deliver multiple complex projectsAbility to establish and manage project portfolio and pipelineProven track record of good customer and supplier relationships to deliver mutual business growth Strong team player, able to engage and harness existing resourcesAble to take responsibility and be accountableWillingness to travel across the region( 20-30%)Enthusiastic, Entrepreneurial, Resourceful, Resilient, Versatile, PersistentCustomer and results orientation,-Applications welcome from candidates from leading FMCG companies packaging converter s for FMCG or at a specialist consultancy
