About the role

Packaging Technologist

ROLE PROFILE

Function: Packaging Department

Level: To be added when Career Framework implemented in function

PURPOSE OF ROLE

In the role of Packaging Technologist, you are part of the Global Packaging team responsible for one of the key functions in Oriflame: Developing packaging aligned to the New Product Development process. In your role you will lead the technical development of our new products, focusing on the manufacturing of components as well as supporting filling activities. Within this process you will be responsible for the technical specification of primary packaging from marketing brief through to finished good productions. This is role where you will be working cross functionally closely with other departments in the organisation, (Marketing, Supply Chain etc.) You will also collaborate externally with component supplier and fillers. Post launch support of improvements and efficiencies related to existing portfolio packaging is a prerequisite.

Packaging Development

Lead our packaging supplier’s development activities from initiation to final delivery of new components and filling of product.
Establish Bills of Materials and ensure the correct input into our ERP system (IFS).
Approval of all relevant technical drawings including complex component tooling with supervision.
Define and approve all necessary packaging component testing; via the Product Testing and Scale-up team within our Global Research and Development Centre.
Initiate, monitor and approve filling line and transit trials; implement remedial actions as appropriate.
Define relevant performance criteria, create and maintain the resulting packaging specifications.
Approve packaging artworks and origination proofs against agreed specifications.
Approve and maintain component quality standards and range boards.

Innovation

Keep up to date with developments in all aspects of packaging (technology, exhibition, trends, etc.).
Present new packaging ideas and concepts to our business partners.
Bring creativity to the product design process.

SUCCESS FACTORS

CHARACTERISTICS

To be successful in your role you will be able to work under your own supervision and will need to enjoy working in teams as you will have interactions with many other stakeholders. You will need to be organised, able to manage challenges and differing priorities for products at different stages of development. You are creative and can offer solutions, considering manufacturing constraints while keeping true to the original design idea. You need to be technically and commercially minded in order to offer the best solution to the business. The work environment is fast moving and entrepreneurial. Plans are frequently changing so you need to be flexible and show that you can easily adapt. More than anything you need to be passionate about packaging.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Communication: Ability to convey information to others in an effective manner; positive, clear and to the point.
Decision making: Distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information and makes timely and transparent proposals for review based on a mixture of analysis, experience and judgement.
Supplier management: Ability to build and manage relationships with suppliers on various levels.
Technical skills: Capability to propose technical “solutions”. Knowledge of relevant component materials, production processes and limitations. Proficiency to translate these criteria into advice and support to partners in Component Manufacture, Filling and Marketing.
Flexibility: Able to adapt solutions in a fast moving environment.
Time keeping: Able to drive own projects from marketing brief to first production while respecting product development timings.
Risk Assessment: Effective trouble shooting skills and risk assessment competencies. Ability to dynamically access issues and propose solutions independently or as part of a team.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

University degree Bachelor or Master in packaging (IOP or equivalent)
5 years of experience in FMCG and/or proven track record of successful developments

NEXT CAREER STEP

Professional track: Packaging Technologist; in other categories, Senior Packaging technologist.
Specialist track: Packaging Technical Sourcing and Innovation Technologist
People management track: Senior Packaging technologist
Non-traditional move: Equivalent position in other department

All Oriflame employees are expected to act and behave in accordance with our core values, operating principles through capability framework, irrespective of role and level.