Design Management Team Lead

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

Regional Innovation Design Lead page is loaded Regional Innovation Design Lead
Apply remote type Remote with Travel locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-4795 DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.
Innovation is a key driver of the DS Smith growth strategy. Concepts developed by the Group Innovation team typically combine innovation in the product (e.g. a radically new pack design or box construction), process (e.g. modular manufacturing, on customer-site fulfilment), route to market (e.g. digital platform) and the business model (e.g. 'As a Regional Innovation Design Lead, you will drive proactive innovation for sales growth/ support margin enhancement through a value-added total cost of ownership approach, drive design efficiency KPIs as well as Customer KPIs to delight our Customers.
The role is a part of a Regional squad that leads Innovation projects through the Stage Gates MPV, MSP to successful Commercialisation in their Region (Northern Europe). It will provide excellent collaboration and communication with Central, Country and Cluster Design and Innovation teams to aid a successful commercial success.
Contribute to the overall Strategic Innovation Agenda, being an Ambassador for the Innovation change agenda
Be recognised as the Technical and Design Leader on the projects in scope
Facilitate, coach and support the D&I Regional Teams to deliver consistent successful deployment of Innovation Projects
Report and deliver on Innovation Project KPI’s for the projects in scope
Manage successful Pilots at Customer Sites, and ensure Central and Regional Teams are updated on project status.
Degree Qualified with professional experience in Design/Innovation related areas
Experienced in managing and deploying insight based, value focused innovation within a manufacturing environment, across wide and disparate geographies
Confident hands-on approach to Innovation, with the ability to lead and coach innovation strategy and skills to transform teams 
Excellent Project Management skills and knowledge of applying Design Thinking/Agile/Lean methodologies
Advanced MS Office skills
Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills
Competitive salary
~ Discretionary bonus
~25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
~ Car allowance
~ Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
~ Private medical insurance
~ Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Employee Discounts
~ Cycle to work scheme

Location: London (Paddington) – hybrid
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and paper making operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials.
Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our  Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response.
Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.



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