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To create, lead and inspire Oscar Mayer (OM) Packaging innovation to meet the needs and requirements of both OM and our business customer partners.
Context
The role of packaging innovation continues to be of critical importance to the OM business in driving packaging innovation in the categories that we operate forward and to support the business to deliver the packaging policies of our business partners.
ESG and Sustainability are at the heart of our business and must always be at the forefront of what we do.
Working with suppliers, industry leaders, regulatory and advisory organisations to provide the OM business with a view of the packaging landscape current and future direction to support business strategy, and to create and develop a packaging innovation program that improves the packaging knowledge and skills of the OM teams. We want to be seen as Industry Leaders in our category.
Accountabilities
1. Support the Head of Packaging, Indirects and Group Services to deliver the Group Packaging Strategy.
2. Build and co-ordinate the OM Packaging innovation and packaging reduction program to ensure that OM has a continuous pipeline of innovations under review and a bank of innovation propositions that can be drawn from in line with the needs of the OM business (through guidance from the OM Packaging Steering team) and our business partners' packaging and sustainability policies.
3. Work in alignment with the Procurement Category Manager – Packaging to support and manage the technical elements of OM Packaging Strategy, including supplier agreements/renewals, introduction of new suppliers/materials, and new formats to ensure security of supply.
4. Lead and attend Packaging Trials, ensuring accurate generation, submission, and booking of trials.
5. Liaise with Suppliers and Operation Teams to ensure trials are actioned, and reports are accurately recorded along with trial trackers.
6. Provide technical support and packaging expertise to OM sites to contribute to problem solving, customer complaint reduction, operational optimization, and profitability improvement.
7. Maintain close communication with packaging counterparts across our business partners.
8. Ensure Packaging compliance with legislative requirements, including Plastic Packaging Tax, Packaging Recycling Notes, and Extended Producer Responsibilities.
9. Own and manage data for Packaging Waste Regulations and all submissions to Regulators.
10. Develop a packaging knowledge program with key suppliers, industry leaders, and advisory bodies to enhance OM teams' understanding.
11. Analyze and communicate key packaging innovation trends through regular updates on their potential impact.
12. Collaborate with industry leaders and regulatory organizations, providing regular reports on regulatory and industry updates.
13. Lead Value Engineering projects to enhance profitability through key initiatives.
14. Manage packaging design and print to support the OM Brand Strategy.
15. Report biannually on packaging improvements and material reduction efforts by business partner.
16. Travel to sites and suppliers as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Degree/Diploma in packaging technology or equivalent experience with at least 5 years in food packaging and systems.
* Creativity, innovation, and investigative skills.
* Ability to work independently and influence others, including senior colleagues.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to travel between sites, to suppliers, and other destinations.
* Proficiency with software tools for data analysis, interpretation, and communication.
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