Overview

• This position will support cross functional project teams in Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases to ensure project schedule, cost, capital, quality, and customer service objectives are met for regional and global projects. This position will assist in managing multiple, simultaneous projects, typically with simple supply chains (i.e. – one key manufacturing site per project to domestic and export sourcing). The incumbent will participate on, and at times lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects through the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk and mitigation plans
• Support risk identification/mitigation plans to achieve project objectives
• Provide strong technical leadership within a cross-functional team to drive the design and development of innovative new products or optimization of existing packages.
• Identify and apply new and existing packaging materials and technologies towards the development of innovative new products and the enhancement of existing products that consumers find appealing and easy to use; packaging that is compelling and allows SC Johnson to “win at the store shelf”
• Design, coordinate, and complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes, as well as develop & manage packaging specifications and finished good assembly specifications
• Execute domestic and global packaging development projects by creating and managing effective and efficient project timelines and related success criteria to realize on-time project completion dates. Collaborate with multifunctional core teams (RD&E, Design, Marketing, Marketing Research, and Product Supply) to successfully identify, develop and launch new products in an accelerated manner.
• Lead the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products on global and regional brands.
• Develop new products/packages, line extensions and lead technology advancements which expand the organizational and market needs for the assigned portion of our business.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor of Science in related engineering field, with 2 plus years of product/packaging development experience or an advanced degree with one plus years of product/packaging development experience.
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple projects/programs concurrently
• In-depth knowledge of product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies is considered a plus (e.g., aerosols, rigid plastics, flexible films, blister packs, paperboard cartons, etc.)
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple projects/programs concurrently
• Experience with directing the efforts of external vendors and consultants is preferred.

Behaviours you’ll need:

• Effective communication
• Project management
• Financial acumen
• Integrated risk management