Packaging Development Technologist at Olam Nigeria Limited

Job Description

  • The candidate should be a Packaging professional with functional/technical knowledge on Packaging material and development process. Candidate would be part of Packaged food Business and lead Packaging function from concept to Launch.

Key Deliverables

  • This role leads and coaches the team and is accountable for all packaging development and implementation.
  • Provides functional expertise and value leadership
  • Responsible for the exploration and integration of new packaging capabilities in supply network
  • Provides direction and framework for new product/packaging innovation pipeline
  • Develops innovative packaging design, develop, implement solutions to support Innovation pipeline and project portfolio plans in response to business briefs
  • Prioritizes and deploys resources (people and money) to optimize the delivery of the project portfolio.
  • Ensures proper documentation and knowledge management within the project portfolio
  • Establishes Standards of Excellence for the team and Best in Class benchmarks to clarify design objectives
  • Well-versed with packaging material testing and standards
  • Be involved in the appropriate phases of the NPD process to ensure the correct management of the packaging process as the product moves from Concept to Launch.
  • Provision of all information in order for concept team to finalize product costings.
  • Direct, participate in and drive packaging trials on production lines.
  • Liaise with the Process team on post-trial tasks, e.g. heat instructions, organoleptics, etc.

Requirements

  • Work experience of around 10 years in FMCG, Pharma, and Convertor.
  • Bachelor’s Degree/HND in any discipline from a reputable Institution
  • Hands on work experience in Research & Development of Printing & Packaging
  • Practical experience & knowledge with a range of packaging materials
  • Design Software like AUTOCAD, RHINO
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Strong Technical & Innovation Skills
  • Good teamworking abilities
  • Handling multiple projects at a time.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Olam Nigeria Limited on careers.olamgroup.com to apply

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