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Packaging Manager  (Closed)

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Position

Packaging Manager

About Our Client

Global leader in contract manufacturing of pharmaceutical and beauty products

Job Summary

• As a manager of Package and Design Development, you will be responsible for managing projects through direct contact with package suppliers.
• The selected candidate will be an integral point person responsible for maintaining ongoing contact with sales staff, clients and internal cross-functional teams to develop and maintain all aspects of packaging for a customer’s launch, including but not limited to Cost, Aesthetic targets, Technical and Timing considering packaging and design developments.

Job Description

• Responsibilities
• ? Source components and negotiate with suppliers, accounting for variables including design, capability, costing, quality assurance, etc.
• ? Establish networking with new package vendors as well as existing for package search and sourcing to meet customer needs.
• ? Ensure supply stability and price competitiveness of packages, and contributing to the success of projects through price consultation with suppliers.
• ? Provide advice in case of internal/external inquiries through expert knowledge related to cosmetic packages.
• ? Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• ? Ensure production is properly executed by establishing packaging standards and defect ranges with the customer's approval.
• ? Apply knowledge of package development practices and processes to best meet client needs.
• ? Handling administrative duties including making quotations, developing and managing timelines, keeping customer files, and finalizing package specifications.
• ? Set pricing considering customer’s artwork.
• ? Use strong problem-solving skills to answer customer questions and resolve design, lead time, cost and quality issues.
• ? Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, design, schedule and costs
• ? Hold meeting with salespeople, relevant teams and with customers independently.
• ? Developing 3D and 2D designs by corresponding customer’s needs.
• ? Research, design, and engineer for cosmetic packaging
• ? Consult with marketing, chemists, and sales representatives to establish design concepts
• ? Create 3D components and renderings utilizing Rhino and KeyShot programs
• ? Create 2D artwork, concept renderings utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator programs
• ? Preparing physical component samples and digital design data to clients for approval or modification and change
• ? RP Mockup refinement for presentation
• ? Make design proposals to the customer and issue the last design by customer’s approval.
• ? Obtain customer's production design standard with completed package samples.
• ? Deliver and manage customer designs to package manufacturers and agents until production is complete.
• ? Request and manage package sampling for confirmed specification to package suppliers.
• ? Review development samples, QA pcs and production samples
• ? Provide commentary/feedback on product and packaging submissions to guide the client towards end development
• ? Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requirements
• ? Eligibility to work in the USA;
• ? Valid Driver’s License
• ? Bachelor’s Degree in Product/Industrial Design or Graphic Design or related field
• ? Ability to travel as required;
• Qualifications
• ? 3+ years’ experience in package sourcing and graphic design; significant relevant experience in package manufacturing, agent and package design
• ? Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage upwards of 10 to 20 main projects simultaneously
• ? Proven ability to drive package turnkey project, build relationships and excel in new package business development
• ? Expert in Adobe products and Rhino program; highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• ? Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• ? Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• ? Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for graphics and fonts
• ? Knowledge of plastics manufacturing
• ? Knowledge of cosmetics/skincare is helpful but not necessary

What's On Offer

Competitive salary + benefits

Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.


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