Packaging Innovation Manager

3 days ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom High Liner Foods Full time
Job Title: Packaging Innovation Manager

High Liner Foods is seeking a Packaging Innovation Manager to drive the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to explore new packaging technologies and materials, and collaborate with stakeholders to commercialize these solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop a packaging innovation pipeline to align with new food product development innovation.
  2. Influence the R&D pipeline through technical knowledge and consumer insight to ensure products continue to engage and excite consumers.
  3. Scout for new technologies and materials, and translate them into opportunities for product pipelines using open innovation approaches.
  4. Lead discovery phase projects and/or implementation projects where required.
  5. Act as a packaging innovation lead within R&D and wider business, providing a point of contact for external partners.
  6. Identify product and packaging opportunities that will deliver profitable growth in new categories with new consumers.
  7. Develop a network of Institutes and Researchers who have worked on unique materials & technologies that can be applied in Packaging.
  8. Work with Operations to conduct feasibility assessments of new packaging as they relate to functionality, quality, cost, timing, manufacturability, productivity, and sustainability.
  9. Create and follow test methods and SOPs related to new packaging development, and provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
  10. Create and verify detailed packaging specifications, material compatibility and dispensing characteristics.
  11. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders on new and innovative, cost-effective packaging solutions and materials that meet commercial and production requirements.
  12. Demonstrate technical expertise on packaging, materials, and processes, and communicate that knowledge to internal and external partners.
  13. Support Engineering & Production teams to execute new product launches, and provide on-site support during new product launches to floor personnel.
  14. Support management of specifications and other required documentation for new and existing products, and identify and lead the application of continuous improvement in specification management and documentation processes.
Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or related field.
  2. 5+ years consumer packaged goods experience with a proven history of taking new products to market.
  3. Understanding of paper/paperboard, converting, package printing, corrugate, adhesives, pallets and films, equipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods.
  4. Experience in consumer driven innovation process, interpreting consumer pain points and translating it to new packaging options.
  5. Computer knowledge and skills – MS project, MS Office.
  6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
  7. Experience with regulations and GMP requirements.
  8. High level of organizational skills, including attention to details, ability to multi-task and capable of managing projects simultaneously.
Working Conditions:

This position is located at High Liner Headquarters. The position involves daily or frequent contact with satellite R&D groups, operations, business channel managers, sales, procurement, purchasing, regulatory, and quality assurance managers. It also involves external contact with suppliers. The position requires travel domestically and internationally.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



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