R & D Packaging Executive

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Job Crystal Full time

A leading supply chain and logistics company headquartered in Durban, South Africa, is looking for an R&D Packaging Executive to elevate the pivotal role that packaging plays in the company's growth strategy.

The Group R&D Packaging Executive will carry the responsibility, both as business leader and partner, providing strategic leadership and operational stewardship towards delivering the business short-, medium
- and long-term agenda. This will be done working collaboratively with Business Leaders cross-functionally in Marketing, Customer Development, Consumer Insight, Supply Chain and Sourcing, Commercial and with Business Unit teams. This role carries leadership responsibility for an experienced Packaging team working
- across Business Units. Externally, the role has a significant packaging technology business partnering role with packaging suppliers and relevant packaging bodies.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:

REQUIREMENTS:

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Defining and implementing the Group Packaging Innovation and Technology Program in collaboration with marketing, consumer insight, and customer teams and with input from Business Units

  • Establish strategic partnerships with key packaging suppliers, academia, government, and innovation agencies to contribute to the 5year Packaging program
  • Leading the development and delivery of short, medium, and longterm R&D programs, and aligning with business leaders and packaging teams
  • Driving the execution of the packaging sustainability strategy on responsible packaging, including commitments to extended producer responsibility and collaboration with internal and external partners
  • Overseeing the R&D Packaging Value Engineering Program (VEP), identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities across business units
  • Engaging with the broader functional R&D Leadership teams, playing a pivotal role in providing input on the execution of business, growth, and R&D strategies
  • Leading and inspiring a team of experienced Packaging Managers and Packaging Technologists, fostering a highperformance culture
  • BSc or MSc Science degree and/or engineering degree, augmented by relevant experience and expertise
  • 8 to 10 years' experience in R&D, with at least 5 years at a senior R&D managerial level
  • FMCG preferably Food or Packaging
  • Proven track record in the Development and Execution of R&D programs
  • Strong Strategic Leadership and Business partnership skills to drive strategic business objectives
  • Willingness to travel to various manufacturing sites within Gauteng.


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