A challenging opportunity has become available
for a self-motivated, highly driven, and innovative individual to join Encore at their offices in La Lucia Ridge – Durban.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage all assigned Projects from conception to first order placement.
- Provide Packaging solutions for new products, range re-launches, and range extensions.
- Provision of all information in order for concept team to finalise product costings.
- Be involved in the appropriate phases of the NPD process to ensure the correct management of the Packaging process as the product moves from Concept to Launch.
- Liaising with internal and external Stakeholders for information and samples.
- Generate and manage the Packaging critical path in conjunction with the NPD and Project Teams.
- Regularly update the Project Status Sheet and provide updates to internal and external Stakeholders.
- Work with the Process team on trials, ensuring customer approval of packaging.
- Ensure that all Packaging for new products meets Customer and Business expectations while adhering to legislative, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Proactively investigate innovative and new Packaging solutions for new and existing product lines.
- Identify and visit new potential Suppliers that can help achieve our goals of excellence in Packaging innovation and Sustainability.
- Support cross-functional Project teams on all Packaging related issues.
- Establish and manage Supplier relationships.
- Check and sign off artwork for printing.
- Attend Packaging print runs.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Degree in Project Management, Brand Management, and/or Packaging Diploma through IPSA.
- 5 years relevant experience in one or more of the following: FMCG Project Management and Administration, Account/Traffic Management in a Design Agency, or manufacturing/production environment.
- Experience and knowledge of artwork and reprographic procedures.
- Experience in providing effective Packaging solutions across a range of Packaging substrates.
- Understanding of the various Printing processes and associated substrates.
- Understanding of the technical aspects of print processes.
Key Competencies and Work Ethic
- Knowledge of packaging technical/design advantageous.
- Familiarity with and a desire to work in a cross-functional team environment.
- The ability to manage multiple work streams to agreed deadlines.
- Able to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Confident and motivated.
- Good project management and organisational skills.
- Team player.
- Travel required where necessary.
- Own car essential.
Package & Remuneration
Market related
Interested?
- Reporting to: Enpak Operations Manager – Kathy Gounden
- Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
- Working Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm - Monday to Friday
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