Manage & deliver best packaging solutions across the region and BU’s of harmonized packs, resulting in required product quality fit for purpose, ensuring production and distribution throughout the supply chain.

Managing & optimizing the packaging portfolio with product mgmt, procurement,manufacturing & suppliers
Drive harmonization and standardization of packaging portfolio working with all relevant functions considering business requirements
Manage packaging quality by working with suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and commercial on basis of specifications. Arrange and coordinate compatibility tests and trials for products and packs.
Provide 2nd line technical support, working with local packaging technologists, when issues arise and liaise with relevant functions and suppliers and perform root cause analyses and provide solutions.
Ensure packs meet sustainability standards and requirements
Drive for VE/cost savings related to the packaging portfolio
Lead projects within own discipline and/or participates in relevant projects
Understand relevant manufacturing capabilities and requirements for filling and packaging lines (incl. artwork & secondary packaging) .
Manage packaging improvements driving operational excellence resulting in production at lowest cost and across sites
Master data maintenance according standard formats and guidelines

Functie-eisen

A BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in the area of System/Packaging Science, Technical Engineering or Material Design
At least 5 years relevant packaging experience working in a manufacturing environment, with a packaging supplier, packaging procurement or relevant R&D.
Experience with defining & managing a packaging portfolio understanding specifications, functional requirements, product/packaging compatibility, manufacturing and logistics.
Experience with packaging quality management across the supply chain, root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Has good knowledge and experience in engineering disciplines (e.g. Chemical or Mechanical)
Understands implications around sustainability and compliance regulations on packaging
Selfstarter with strong organizational skills and structured approach
Cross functional mindset with ability to work with various functions ie. Marketing, R&D, Procurement, suppliers, etc.
Project management experience and capabilities to lead a project
Having worked in a multinational environment with sensitivity to different cultural behaviours
Working at a regional level supporting more sites and willing to travel
Excellent communication skills.
Fluent in English

Key Performance Indicators

Drive cost reductions in packs and reduce cost of goods sold
Prevent / limit quality costs and impact on the customer (Cost of quality)
Deliver projects on time and against budget

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Yacht has attractive conditions of employment. Besides joining a large network where we help you become the best version of yourself in your field, you can think of the following conditions:

A competitive salary €3500- 5000 depending on education and experience;
A year contract with subsequent intention to offer an indefinite contract;
Discount on collective health insurance via Zilveren Kruis
Access to the YACHT network of companies and professionals.
An extensive referral scheme up to €1500.
A favorable pension scheme (STIPP);
8,33% vacation pay;
Good travel expenses scheme € 0,21 per km);
Training budget made available by Yacht
Home working place of € 750.-

Bedrijfsinformatie

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

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