Packaging Project Manager Ne

Packaging Project Manager
Ne
Liguria, Ne

Context The profile will enter into a consolidated business context that for the first time approaches the Fragrances & Cosmetics Packaging sector internally almost with a start-up mentality.

It will therefore have full autonomy in organizing the monitoring of development and production flows.

The entire project is driven by a strong Importante Azienda of the Maison Creative Director.

As a consequence, the Packaging projects will have an high visibility and exposure.

Mission

The Packaging Project Manager is responsible for managing the realization of the packaging in fragrance & cosmetics environment.

Start and establish the packaging development program for new projects, the technical specifications, the main plans by supporting all the departments involved (product team, purchasing, industrialization, production, design and quality), through the monitoring of packaging specifications (shape, materials, suppliers).

Key Responsabilities

Collaborate with Product team on the packaging creation

Perform technical feasibility studies and cost analysis validating the functional and dimensional approval and ensure the right compatibility with the contents

Ensure technical development of components (set-up and conditioning) and coordinate industrialization with Quality, Operations & suppliers

Monitoring the industrialization Importante Azienda product design, in particular by participating in the testing and start-up phases of production, KPI's definition and follow-up

Support Purchasing department on the potential suppliers and collaborate to choose final partner, providing technical advice Importante Azienda the purchasing negotiations

Monitor suppliers and ensure compliance with development times, quality standards defined by the brand components and finished goods (certification, range of defects, range of colors. . . ), performing audits and creating the related action plans

Manage directly packaging production lines upgrades

Partner with Planning department to ensure the provided deadlines are respected

Guarantee the fulfilment of the quality requirements (as per international regulations and standards) and environmental packaging performance

Participate in the continuous improvement of packaging and the resolution of quality problems

Manage the CAPEX & OPEX budget.

Place of work

Florence (Italy) but with frequent trips to France and around Europe

Profile

University education and degree engineering with a specialization in Packaging (ESIEC or ESEPAC) or with a specialization in Materials (EPFL; HES; UTC; Ecoles Centrales, ENSAM etc )

7+ years professional experience in a packaging production or development environment, preferably within the Perfume or Cosmetics industry or Spirits industry

Knowledge of production processes and techniques, packaging and materials (glass; plastic; metal; box or têxtile) together with formats, markets and suppliers

Good knowledge in MS Office computing, Solidworks; CAO and CapePack an asset.

C1 in French and English, Italian is a plus

Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

Project Management

Ability to work under pressure and manage several projects at the same time