Packaging Technologist - Value Creation

Founded in 1967 by two brothers and their friend, Oriflame is now an international beauty company selling direct in more than 60 countries worldwide. Its wide portfolio of Swedish, nature-inspired, innovative beauty products are marketed through a sales force of approximately 3.6 million independent Oriflame Consultants, who together create annual sales of around 1.5 billion. Oriflame offers the leading business opportunity for people who want to start making money on day one and work towards fulfilling their personal dreams and ambitions through its unique business opportunity concept -Make Money Today and Fulfill Your Dreams Tomorrow-. Respect for people and nature underlies the company´s operating principles and is reflected in its social and environmental policies. Oriflame supports numerous charities worldwide and is a Co-founder of the World Childhood Foundation. Oriflame Cosmetics is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange.

We place a strong emphasis on Research & Innovation and are constantly looking for like minded people to join our team. Our Skin Research Institute and Packaging Team is based in Stockholm, Sweden, while our Research & Development Centre is in Dublin (Bray), Ireland

The Packaging Technologist, Value Creation will report to the Packaging Technical Specialist - Value Creation. They will be responsible for the delivery of technical value creation projects, creating value across the supply chain.

Primary Responsibilities

1) Project Management
Completion of assigned tasks following a pre-defined process
Management of multiple packaging suppliers timing plans and tasks to ensure smooth development
Management of interaction with filling sites for smooth introduction of new items
Communicating effectively and efficiently on project status, highlighting project risks and opportunities where appropriate

2) Development & Approvals
Development, approval and validation of technical packaging solutions
Development and approval of all relevant technical drawings
Approval of all relevant packaging and product testing and co-development of new relevant packaging test methods where applicable
Development and approval of colour targets and colour matching
Development and approval of relevant packaging standards and tolerances

3) Reporting & Administration
Ensuring that systems are updated with necessary data on project status and completion of tasks
Ensuring that specifications and standards are in place on time in full
Ensuring that all relevant project risks are identified, reported and elevated when necessary

Experience

Minimum of 6 years experience working in a packaging development role
Proven track record for success in a fast paced environment
Qualified to degree level in Packaging Technology / Engineering or relevant discipline
Extensive project management experience in an NPD environment

Competencies

Proven track record of investigative approach.
Experience in developing complex and innovative products.
Lateral thinker with proven ability to generate creative solutions
Self motivated and capable of working on own initiative.
Embraces change
Strong problem solving abilities.
Flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment.
Good communication skills
Good project management skills.
Result orientated.