Packaging Development Technologist at Olam Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• The candidate should be a Packaging professional with functional/technical knowledge on Packaging material and development process. Candidate would be part of Packaged food Business and lead Packaging function from concept to Launch.

Key Deliverables

• This role leads and coaches the team and is accountable for all packaging development and implementation.
• Provides functional expertise and value leadership
• Responsible for the exploration and integration of new packaging capabilities in supply network
• Provides direction and framework for new product/packaging innovation pipeline
• Develops innovative packaging design, develop, implement solutions to support Innovation pipeline and project portfolio plans in response to business briefs
• Prioritizes and deploys resources (people and money) to optimize the delivery of the project portfolio.
• Ensures proper documentation and knowledge management within the project portfolio
• Establishes Standards of Excellence for the team and Best in Class benchmarks to clarify design objectives
• Well-versed with packaging material testing and standards
• 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.
• Provision of all information in order for concept team to finalize product costings.
• Direct, participate in and drive packaging trials on production lines.
• Liaise with the Process team on post-trial tasks, e.g. heat instructions, organoleptics, etc.

Requirements

• Work experience of around 10 years in FMCG, Pharma, and Convertor.
• Bachelor’s Degree/HND in any discipline from a reputable Institution
• Hands on work experience in Research & Development of Printing & Packaging
• Practical experience & knowledge with a range of packaging materials
• Design Software like AUTOCAD, RHINO
• Problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail
• Strong Technical & Innovation Skills
• Good teamworking abilities
• Handling multiple projects at a time.