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Packaging Innovation Manager, South of England

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
England, South East England
Salary
£65000 - £70000 per annum + Bonus, Pension and 25 Days Holiday
Closing date
20 Sep 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Category Management, Marketing, Other Job Function

Job Details



Exciting opportunity for a Packaging Innovation Manager! Have you managed FMCG projects on a global scale? If so we are looking for you!

Take away coffee cups are everywhere aren't they? You can't walk down the street without passing a coffee shop, whether that be a global well-known chain or a small local café. Even if you don't go in yourself you are likely to pass at least a handful of people carrying their coffee cups with them on their morning commute.

As a true innovator, what a product to get your hands on! There is no job satisfaction quite like seeing the fruits of your hard work literally everywhere you turn, and not just in the UK but across the globe!

Reporting to the Vice President of Innovation & NPD at this global packaging company, this new opportunity for a Category NPD Manager to specialise solely in its coffee and tea sector, will work with paper and plastic disposable tableware which is supplied to QSR outlets, foodservice operators and coffee shops.

Working across international markets, you will be responsible for creating the next generation of products for the category. This is certainly a challenging role; you will need to identify the needs of consumers and work across international manufacturing sites to develop new products, materials and technologies which will lead to growth opportunities as well as margin enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • To manage and take ownership of all technical projects within the coffee and tea category, developing centrally and deploying globally
  • Develop a robust innovation pipeline and implement an NPD roadmap for the segment
  • Work alongside the Category Director to gain a thorough understanding of consumer needs, market trends and legislation
  • Fully understand the performance and capabilities of the products, assessing against the competition and offering technical support to the account sales teams


So, what attributes will turn this opportunity into a reality for you?
  • You will need a minimum of five years experience project managing on an international basis, preferably within packaging innovation / FMCG, and ideally supported by a Master's Degree
  • Ability to manage multiple and complex projects, ranging from six month to three year timescales
  • Ability to form strong customer and supplier relationships with excellent leadership skills
  • Expertise in key materials (board, ink, polymers) and conversion technology


There are plenty of opportunities for career development within this global organisation. If this sounds like the new challenge you have been waiting for, apply now!

REF. AJS894061 By Focus Management

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Focus Management Consultants Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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