• Job Description

  Req#: 60304

  BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

  To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

  BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR PACKAGING MANAGER – FRONT END INNOVATION

  SENIORITY LEVEL: Senior Level

  FUNCTION: Operations

  SUB FUNCTION: Packaging Innovation

  LOCATION: Southampton or London, UK

  TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

  BENEFITS

  • UK yearly Incentive Bonus – competitive % based on business results and average annual salary
  • Attractive Private Pension Plan - up to 15%, Private Medical cover, Doctor @hand-24/7 GP appointments, by video or by phone, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world
  • Share Reward Scheme (free shares and share saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance
  • Flexible Benefits Scheme: Tax Return Assistance, Cycle To Work, Holiday Trading, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance; Onsite Gym and Gyms Discounts-discounts at over 3,700 gyms, SPAs, pools, studios and outdoor fitness events across the UK; Season Ticket loans-Interest free loans for purchase of annual tickets for public transport

  What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

  • Responsible for the development, validation, and delivery of a portfolio of technical packaging discovery projects, which will require an exceptional understanding of a broad range of packaging materials, processing technologies and packaging solutions. They will also be able to show thought leadership and technical excellence in the areas of packaging and packaging materials, especially in the key areas of innovation, sustainability, and circularity. Experience of working in these areas with Universities, Start-ups and established suppliers is essential, as well as a consistent track record of demonstrable experience of working in FMCG companies delivering packaging and materials innovation into those businesses.

  What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

  • The role holder will be the go-to expert on packaging materials and processing, with a particular specialism in packaging sustainability, flexible and rigid materials development. They will lead key innovation projects with a range of internal and external partners, deliver with technical excellence and robust science, be encouraged to communicate complex innovations in simple language to internal partners, and lead training to the packaging team regards innovations to improve the understanding and capabilities of the team. Demonstration of Technical leadership in packaging is an essential requirement for success in the role.

  Reports to	Principal Packaging Discovery Manager
  Number of Direct Reports	N/A
  Core Relationships	Internal – Packaging Innovation, Operations, Marketing, Internal Venturing. External – Design and scouting partners, Current and new suppliers.
  Geographic Scope	Global
  Travel Required	Infrequent Global travel required depending on project portfolio

  WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

  • Responsible for the development, validation, and delivery of a portfolio of technical packaging discovery projects.
  • Handover of validated projects to the Packaging Development team.
  • Define and ideate new discovery projects based on our opportunity spaces (Sustainability, Innovation and reduction of Cost and Complexity)
  • The go-to packaging materials and processing expert in the Discovery team, with a particular specialism in packaging sustainability, flexible and rigid materials development, and processing technologies.
  • Be a respected inspiring leader in packaging and packaging materials in areas such as innovation, sustainability, circularity and cost and complexity reduction.
  • Providing technical leadership in these areas, and in general to develop our technical excellence and trusted science across the packaging team.
  • Leading scouting activities to find new opportunities in relevant development areas.

  CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

  • Do you have an outstanding understanding of a broad range of packaging materials and packaging solutions relevant to consumer goods and similar industries.? Can you demonstrate where you have shown technical leadership in these areas.
  • Are you commercially aware and able to handle cost and value of projects? Can you show examples of Consumer-focused design thinking?
  • Can you demonstrate examples of how you partner with product development, commercial and operations teams to deliver projects?

  ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

  Experience Required

  • Exceptional packaging skills in the areas of packaging materials, structural packaging and process development are a paramount requirement for the role but also to show agility, personally engaging in developing the appropriate packaging solutions and leading development through application of appropriate scientific & technical method to challenges.
  • Will have lead teams in previous roles and shown the behaviours required to lead and develop a successful team in a matrix organisation.
  • Will have worked in FMCG/Healthcare/Pharma packaging and will understand the requirements of developing high and low volume packaging solutions meeting demanding specifications (cost, complexity, sustainability & innovation).
  • They will have good inter-personal skills and real drive towards action & delivery.
  • Preferred that the candidate will have had a similar role in Front End Packaging Innovation

  Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

  • Demonstrate exceptional technical and scientific knowledge across packaging structures and materials.
  • Work closely with the other members of the Discovery packaging team to make sure that activities are aligned, prioritised, and issues raised.
  • Set up technical relationships with internal and external partners to deliver the project portfolio.
  • Build excellence in science and fact-based packaging project delivery.
  • Show leadership in scouting, ideating, and integrating innovative ideas into the discovery project pipeline.
  • Be an excellent communicator across a broad range of partners.

  Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

  • BSc/MSc or equivalent experience in Materials Science or similar subject
  • English spoken fluently.

  BENEFICIAL

  • Has an entrepreneurial spirit, open minded to business transformation and accepts the challenges in different aspects of the role.
  • Can clearly identify technical risks and trouble shoot them, seeks support when needed from other teams and external suppliers.
  • Can effectively lead the integration of consumer and business needs to deliver projects

  WE ARE BAT

  At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

  • Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
  • Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
  • Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
  • Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
  • Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

  BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

  Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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