Packaging Manager – FMCG

JOB TITLE: Packaging Manager

An exceptional Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company is currently searching for a Packaging Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    * Degree/Diploma in related field
    * 3+ years related experience in FMCG. Total minimum  5 years experience after graduation
    * Technical knowledge of packaging materials, specifications and related processes , particularly blow molding.
    * Knowledge of Manufacturing technology (both on the making of the packaging components as well as the relate filling and packing technology and any other packaging technologies ie printing, aerosols, laminates, etc will be an added advantage

COMPETENCIES:

The suitable candidate:

    * Must have a positive and motivating influence.
    * Must be results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating
    * Must possess good planning and organizational ability
    * Must be ambitious and flexible.
    * Must be capable of working independently
    * Must have a high level of interpersonal communication ability
    * Must have the ability to influence and to motivate others
    * Must be able to work effectively  with multifunctional teams, promote team effort and build relationships
    * Must possess analytical skills: ability to define problems, collect details data, analyze and interpret results and recommend changes and improvements
    * Must possess the ability to understand and work within the framework of the overall company strategy and also relevant consumer insight

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    * Manage the Supply Packaging function  to achieve both short and long term objectives and to make sure that site packaging development activities are performed against agreed functional target
    * Actively manage Packaging execution for local (NPD/EPD/Squeeze) activities and projects within budgets and deadlines and ensure the achievement of set objectives
    *  Work in/with close collaboration with Procurement, Supply and QM/QA to make sure the “Supplier Selection Process & Criteria” process is applied for selection/qualification of any new suppliers
    * Extract and collate regular internal/external Packaging benchmarks data to make sure that packing is cost-effective but not worse in quality than competition
    * Update/Create/Publish all Packaging specifications in TDS and ensure TDS is used  as Globally agreed (i.e. packaging component specifications / palletisation specifications / BOMs / Test methods / etc. are kept updated within the system)
    * Make sure that existing Test methods (i.e. storage tests/transport tests/etc.) are applied.
    * Work in/with close collaboration  with QM/QA to make sure that latest Quality techniques are applied
    * Would actively support technical implementation (line trials, packaging qualification and validation) of Packaging projects at External Manufacturers.
    * Would work in/with close collaboration with Packaging Teams in other regions in order to transfer knowledge and learning
    * Work in partnership with international Multifunctional teams such as Marketing, SSG, Quality and Procurement to agree directions and project progress
    * Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to cv@careersnigeria.com making “Packaging Manager” the subject of their email.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.