Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager Shrink Films

Overview:

The product Development Manager is responsible for product and raw material development activities for the R&D, Quality and Technology Director.

Responsibilities:

Support of new product development. Flexible packaging Stretch Film

Attend trials to offer support and advice.

Exploration of data for verification of relationships.

Provide technical support to manufacturing and customers.

Identifies opportunities for new or improved products.

Organizes and oversees line trials and scale up new products.

Supports all initiatives to improve production efficiencies.

Assists Quality Assurance with customer concern/complaint investigations.

Assists with ISO and SQF procedures and compliance.

Manage customer trials as required.

Maintains written reports on all activities.

Requirements:

Four years of university or college degree in Chemical Engineering or Plastics Engineering preferred and or minimum 5 years of experience in a flexible packaging technical/production role (preferably Stretch Film).

Cast or blown film experience required.

Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft software applications.

Excellent personal presentation.

Ability to work in a team environment

Must be able to multi-task

Some travel is required.