Packaging Innovation Manager at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Location: Apapa, Lagos

The Purpose

• The Packaging Innovation Manager will be responsible for directing and overseeing all discovery and development projects in FMN’s portfolio.
• Provides leadership of the R&D functions and is responsible for scientific coherence across the Business Units.
• Oversees all Portfolio activities and fosters scientific innovation in the area of packaging.
• Assesses new opportunities through FMN’s Portfolio function.
• Plays a role in mentoring and developing R&D staff, resource allocation, and R&D decision making.

The Job

• Responsible for providing strategic input for FMN’s mid-and long-term goals from the scientific standpoint.
• Maintain the highest quality of scientific foundations of FMN’s development process.
• Keep informed on the state-of-the-art of packaging innovation in the field.
• Through building a panel of exploratory activities, ensure that there is a flow of appropriate and quality projects in the pipeline.
• Liaise with BAGCO and/or external packaging supplier on packaging development
• Organize and ensure the quality of the documentation to be presented to the management

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Mechanical / Material or Chemical Engineering
• M.Sc in Materials or Chemistry

Experience:

• 10 years in packaging development in the Food Industry

The Person:

• Must be a good team player
• Take initiative and be proactive in problem-solving
• Have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skill