Lead Packaging Development Project Manager

One day you might be leading a creative design session, the next you could be discussing print specifications with a supplier, and later meeting with the Supply Chain team to finalise production plans. The diverse nature of this role ensures no two days are alike, with a constant focus on new product development (NPD). In addition to managing your own NPD projects, you'll lead and mentor a team of NPD Project Managers.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, professional development, and mentorship to the NPD Project Managers
• Work with Marketing to deliver new products on time to the correct costs and standards
• Create and manage technical development timelines
• Co-ordinate operational aspects of NPD projects through management of cross functional teams
• Communicate status of all live projects across the business through Product and Gateway meetings
• Carry out project risk reviews and manage complexity in new developments
• Assist buyers in preparation of tender documents and participate in supplier selection
• Participate in ongoing supplier assessments (inc. development feedback)
• Supply information required for production and quality documentation
• Explore and introduce innovation and new technologies
• Work with Operations to deliver new technology into production
• Manage artwork development and approval process
• Ensure Management and coordination with QC / Compliance Depts on all legal requirements (REACH etc) and that these requirements are delivered across all new packaging and POSM elements
• Prepare and maintain project related ISO documentation
• Ensure all products are developed in accordance with luxury and visual perfection standards.

Profile

Professional/Technical Experience:

• Expertise in packaging materials, (relevant degree or industrial experience)
• Experience working with dry goods component suppliers
• Experience of working with Creative agencies and Marketing professionals
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging opportunities
• Proven project management, demonstrated or qualification (eg Prince 2 Qualified)
• Commercially aware (Business experience)
• Negotiation skills
• Knowledge of legal and mandatory requirements for packaging materials (eg REACH Regulations)
• People Manager (demonstrated) and recognised Management training.

Key Competencies:

• Committed to people development and management
• Strong communicator, good organisational skills, and ability to work across functions and cultures
• Completer/finisher
• Agility
• Analytical (understands technical aspects/fine detail)
• Self-managing
• Problem solving abilities
• Team Player with a collaborative mindset.

Additional information

About us:

At Glenmorangie, we aspire to embrace the broadest view of diversity, equity, and inclusion to build teams that are reflective of our customers and consumers, and that celebrate and maximise the uniqueness of every employee.

To reflect the diverse needs of our workforce, we offer a range of life friendly, inclusive policies including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements. We are committed to supporting the mental health of our workforce; we have a community of Mental Health First Aiders throughout the business, and we provide a safe space to talk about our wellbeing. We also champion physical wellbeing, offering employees discounted gym memberships.

We are a Disability Committed Employer and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the minimum requirements for the job.