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Manager, Pet Packaging R&D
- Walnut Creek, CA Department:
R&D Job
Description: BROAD FUNCTION AND
SCOPE OF THE POSITION: Provide
package technical leadership necessary to manage key company growth and cost
optimization projects from ideation through commercialization. Support and
participate in Pet insights/marketing programs and possess the insights
necessary to bring technology in the package industry to deliver Pet relevant
innovations. Additionally, to continuously strive to apply industry knowledge
to help deliver efficiencies in conversion, packaging cost, and improved
package quality. PRINCIPAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: This
position will support the Pet Brands business unit. The Projects Manager will
lead Packaging R&D projects that include the commercialization of new
products, cost savings initiatives and packaging improvements on existing
products. Responsibilities include:
Independently collaborate with cross-functional leaders from Procurement,
Marketing, Market Research, Operations, and QA, to assess business
opportunities, understand Pet needs, develop concepts and prototypes, assess
the Pet consumers delight through research testing and commercialize winning
solutions.
Independently work with Procurement, Operations and Value Engineering to
insure an optimal supply plan and cost structure to meet project objectives.
Design test plans and leverage suppliers and other external resources to
trouble shoot issues, identify root causes and insure corrective actions are
implemented for project issues.
Identify and support cost savings initiatives.
Present project recommendations and status to upper management including
non-technical functions, such as Marketing and Sales.
Factory scale-up testing in Del Monte and co-manufacturing facilities will be
required.
May have supervisory responsibility for Del Monte employees that support the
development activities of outside resources. An understanding of potential
development consultants, co-packers, universities and other outside resources
is required.
Assess intellectual property rights and determine ownership.
Independently handle highly complex technical packaging problems under the
guidance of the Packaging R&D Group Manager.
Provide technical competency through the application of sound science or
engineering based solutions.
Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional team members and
stakeholders, including concise explanation of technical concepts to
non-technical functions and Senior Management.
Conduct broad and in-depth technical feasibility assessments for applicable
technologies, including other aspects like supply chain, manufacturing, cost
drivers, potential IP issues and Pet impact.
Involvement in the design, preparation and execution of Pet packaging
research programs.
Provide project and functional leadership to champion new technologies and
product ideas.
Create and conduct experiments, utilizing principles of Design of Experiment.
Leverage strategic and business sense in order to objectively assess
potential technologies.
Document packaging specifications, monthly project updates and other critical
project documents.
Keep abreast of new packaging technologies and recommend for consideration
where appropriate.
Identify external sources of open innovation best suited to support assigned
R&D platform.
Participate in the creation of partnerships and joint development programs
with vendors, universities or other research organizations.
Coordinate project proposal and contract with 3rd party entity working with
procurement and Legal to optimize value to Del Monte.
Establish/manage intellectual property ownership, as defined in contractual
agreement.
Manage all activity of external consultants and companies to deliver
objectives. QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS degree in Packaging Engineering
Minimum 7- 10 years experience in packaging,
preferably in CPG industry.
Must be able to travel independently to plant and vendor locations, sometimes
for extended periods.
Strong project management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. WE OFFER:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and
Pension Plan Del
Monte Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ALL
RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH WWW.DELMONTEFOODS.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. (https://www.delmontefoods.com/careers/
) No
sponsorship is available for this position. No
agencies or 3rd party vendors. Relocation
Eligible: Yes Shift:
State
/ Province: California City:
Walnut Creek Del
Monte Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be
considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any
other legally protected status. Please
be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign,
and submit a Del Monte Application for Employment for a specific position for
which Del Monte is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that
you possess the required qualifications for the position. |
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