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Manager: Concept & Packaging Development - RoodepoortFull job descriptionJob Advert SummaryClover is looking for a Manager: Concept & Packaging Development to design of products which are complex and of a high profile. The incumbent is involved in market research, prior to conducting a business viability study and finalising the packaging design. Leads the packaging agenda and strategic direction on large scale Supply Chain projects.Minimum RequirementsDegree ( In Food Science/ Technology related studies)Direct experience in the Product Development/R&D field in preferably a Food manufacturing environmentRelevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required levelPeople management experienceExperience in working with senior managementBusiness English: FluentComputer literacy (Advanced)Travel off-site/ overnight stayDuties and ResponsibilitiesDrive Innovation in collaboration with various Business UnitsStay abreast of local & international packaging launches & trends and communicate opportunities within the BusinessEstablish frequent strategic innovation sessions with Marketing to share local and global innovations, ideas and trendsBuild strong networks with key packaging suppliers with the objective to obtain information on innovation, new technology and applicationEnsure the development of packaging in line with the Marketing brief and company's business plans, cost targets and delivering on defined consumer expectationsBuild strong cross-functional relationships with Marketing, Procurement, Production, NBD, Quality and other relevant internal functionsAssist the product optimisation team, continuously applying new technologies to be more efficient in formulation costBuild strong networks with key packaging suppliers with the objective to obtain information on innovation, new technology and applicationEstablish a continuous review of all packaging elements with the objective to find opportunities for cost saving and/or improved efficiencyManage and drive optimisation and/or cost savings projects and ensure implementation according to timelinesDesign & Developing of packaging materialPut in place appropriate tools to manage the Packaging development process, i.e. Project Management Tools, Prioritisation tools, etc.Ensure all Ingredient- and Product Specifications & profiles, are up to date on the relevant Business systems relating to packagingPropose clear packaging recommendations in line with marketing briefs, considering technical feasibility, value analysis, risks, cost, accessibility, timing, food safety, etc.Provide the necessary drawings, dummies, works maps and all relevant specification requirementsBe the technical packaging expert & support to all relevant departments (Marketing, Procurement, Production, Quality, Logistics)Coordinate and supervise packaging material trials and manage all the packaging aspects of projectsParticipate in shelf life predictive modelling, relevant shelf life testing and/or consumer testsInvestigate & develop knowledge on new pack materials & ingredients, functionalities, technologies, printing processes, packaging equipment, innovation and saving opportunitiesCo-ordinate communications amongst suppliers, procurement, production and quality teamsMitigate risk for Clover by evaluating & auditing potential new and/or alternative suppliersAssist with supplier quality audits and incident investigationsResponsible for Regulatory AffairsEstablish, manage and develop a well-experienced & skilled resource structure within the teamEnsure easy, quick, up to date access to the most updated versions of all relevant Acts, regulations and standardsBuild a strong network with the relevant Regulatory authorities, external associations and key stakeholdersEnsure the necessary support, input and feedback on regulatory matters to the relevant PT&T resources as well as Business UnitsEnsure compliance with the operational requirements of the factoryCreate packaging item codes, load and maintain the BOM'sDraft, issue, maintain and control packaging material specifications, pallet configurations and colour standardsEnsure pack material designs & quality aspects comply with operational requirements and constraints of the factoriesAs the packaging technical support, assist and support the process of fault finding (including corrective actions), in co-operation with Production, Procurement, Logistics, Quality and PIT teams, for existing packaging with continuous specification deviationsParticipate with Engineering and Production in setting up and commissioning of new packaging lines/equipmentManage StaffEnsure the needed resources and organisation to deliver on all product and development projects within the business within the required cost, quality & time frameworkManage, train, coach and develop the team to ensure the needed medium and long term scientific capabilities & competenciesSet individual and team objectives, manage and measure the individual and team performanceManage the Product Development budgetBuild a culture of efficient internal, cross functional communicationEstablish a Food Science Centre of Excellence in order tp provide product technology support to other functions within PT&T and the BusinessManage the Sensory Evaluation function and ensure its efficient, relevant support to all functions

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