Product Development Manager

ALPLA is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to manage projects with minor supervision and mentoring from Head of Product Development and Senior Project Managers. The PDM will coordinate activities during the development phase through the approval of our customer. Delivers to production on time, within budget and to quality requirements.

This is an on-site position at ALPLA's Technical Center in McDonough, GA.

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

Demonstrates leadership and decision making through the execution of product development projects. Develop and maintain timelines, track budget, communicate among project resources and stakeholders, aligning with corporate metrics

Coordinating activities from design to pilot tool, to production mold and into production, responsible for mold, machine and packaging components.

Determines customer’s requirements and translates them into an actionable plan.

Manages Project Planning, Gantt charts, scheduling constraints, understands bottle necks and works with team members to create solutions.

Understands priorities of projects, manages priorities, and communicates across key stakeholders.

Adherence and applied knowledge of the project management and stage gated process.

Oversight of projects and manages project load with time management.

Responsible for addressing customer complaints, concerns or requests throughout the project lifecycle.

Holding regular meetings to ensure on time and in budget.

Coordinates design activities between customer and internal design.

Effectively communicate internally and externally with customers, suppliers and vendors to determine project requirements, coordinate activities, and provide direction.

Documents key project information: Use appropriate forms and follows procedures established for project execution.

Responsible for maintaining costs on projects.

Manages all health, safety and legal requirements.

Travel on average of 30% is expected.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Mechanical, Plastics engineering

Three years project management experience, preferably within plastics industry.

Qualification/Skills:

Technical knowledge and understanding of HDPE, PP and PET resins

Understanding of mold and design construction

Understanding of key principles in blow molding and related machines

Understanding of blow molding platforms and limitations

Capable of applying and assessing SPC/statistics/Quality charts/Six sigma principles

Understanding of key features on bottle for performance and closure seal.

Understanding of customer filling lines, distribution and consumer use

Knowledge of bottle testing, capable of conducting dimensional and functional evaluations

Knowledge of Packaging systems - types, costs, ordering procedures

Trouble shooting/resolution of packaging system issues

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ALPLA

Health and Wellness Care Program

Dependent Care Cost Savings Program

Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities

Daycare Benefits

401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan

Medical, dental, vision plan

Education assistance program

Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA

Paid vacation; paid holidays

Maternity/Paternity Leave