Job Description

Job Details
Closing Date 2023/12/01
Reference Number SHO231124-1
Job Title Packaging Technology Manager
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town or City Brackenfell, Cape Town
Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Packaging Technology Manager to lead our packaging technology team and drive the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions for our products. This includes management of the Shoprite Groupxe2x80x99s packaging sustainability strategy, ensuring overall alignment with environmental impact objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of packaging technology, including design, development, testing, and implementation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure that packaging meets the product's requirements, consumer demands, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will be responsible for staying abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and innovations to drive continuous improvements in packaging design and functionality.

Job Advert Details
Job Category Retail
Job Objectives

Team Management

Lead, coach, mentor, and manage the packaging team and oversee all packaging technology initiatives.

Develop and implement packaging technology team strategies that align with business objectives in partnership with senior leadership and the team.

Communicate and socialise the team strategy, plans, and roadmaps with relevant stakeholders.

Determine and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the team.

Drive overall team maturity and effective resourcing to efficiently deliver on tasks, identifying and encouraging areas of growth.

Manage overall in the team workforce planning, performance, training and development, and new talent acquisition to ensure the team is empowered to achieve packaging team objectives.

Report to senior leadership on overall solutions, projects or workstream progress, budgets, vendor engagements and challenges.

Foster a culture of accountability and efficiency within the team, ensuring the team understands and timeously delivers on tasks.

Packaging Solutions and Projects

Oversee and guide the design, development, and testing of packaging solutions that meet product requirements, consumer demands, and regulatory compliance.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets product requirements and timelines.

Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and quality delivery of packaging materials and/or services.

Develop and manage packaging technology budgets.

Group Packaging Sustainability Strategy Management

Manage the development and implementation of policies and/or initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of packaging materials and processes used by the group.

Conduct research and analysis of industry best practices.

Identify opportunities for improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish sustainability goals.

Monitor progress towards meeting those goals.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Communicate the group's sustainability initiatives to stakeholders both internally and externally.

Best Practice

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and innovations in packaging design and functionality.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field xe2x80x93 (essential)

• +6 years of experience in packaging technology and management or similar, with experience leading and managing the project teamsxe2x80x99 delivery of packaging solutions in a structured environment - (essential).

• Proven experience in a similar role within a retail - (desirable)

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, design, and testing xe2x80x93 (essential)

• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements for packaging xe2x80x93 (essential)

• Excellent project management and communication skills xe2x80x93 (desirable)

Shoprite Holdings