Packaging Technologist - Distillery
| Salary | up to £45,000 + benefits |
| Location | Scotland |
| Date Posted: | 2009 |
| Job Type/Hours | Permanent/Full Time |
| Start Date | Immediate |
| Ref No. | 10,456 |
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. 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. |