Global Packaging Device Expert

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

As our Global Packaging Device Expert you will be Leading the portfolio of savings related to device changes or new development in plastic and packaging.

• Global expert in device / plastic injection / blow moulding technologies

• Promote and influence the deployment of Sustainable solutions at every level of our products (packaging, API’s, excipients) on NPI’s, maintenance projects, and marketed products namely on: support 100% recycle readiness of the packaging portfolio, Virgin Plastic and CO2 emissions footprint reduction.

• Responsible of driving the development of new devices in collaboration with R&D and Technical teams

• Provide packaging technology expertise, knowledge, advice, and leadership to ensure the region meets its supply and commercial objectives.

• Strong Sustainability orientation and knowledge related to Virgin plastic reduction, recyclability and CO2 footprint reduction

• Generate business value through continuous Gross Margin enhancement and/or improving the sustainability impact across the supply chain in the medium & long term, in collaboration with Commercial and R&D organizations.

• Lead development and execution of the respective savings and sustainability programme to support the business gross margin and Sustainability improvement objectives

• Responsible for securing endorsement for agreed projects at project review boards and with commercial areas as required.

• Track and report the progress of our portfolio of projects in the existing systems and processes for efficient tracking of the material savings pipeline and in-year project implementation (i.e. internal systems Fusion, Galaxy, Excel trackers)

• Develop technical skills and training (e.g. product tear down workshops) within the cross functional team and sites and embed through coaching and mentoring

• Knowledgeable on Device Regulations (GMED, Medical device classification…)

In developing the Value Engineering and Sustainability project pipeline, the following elements are also considered:

• Competitor COGS benchmarking & Haleon Product lifecycle mapping and segmentation

• Macro-economic factors impacting margins (legal, political, global commodities, regulatory, local price regulations etc.)

• Inflationary factors across various global and regional sites and sourced materials

• Import & Export Duties

• Full financial cash flow business cases to assess the best option for the Enterprise as a whole.

• Product and network complexity mitigation across E2E supply chain Sustainability and environmental impact

• Understanding and basic knowledge related to technical solutions to improve the Sustainability level of manufactured products

Key responsibilities

• Leading cross functional teams in R&D, Commercial and SC organisations to develop and implement a holistic program to reduce Cogs and improve Sustainability impact of our portfolio through Value Engineering for the categories

• Identify Value Engineering and Sustainability opportunities from the technical & pack catalogues in close collaboration with Category Portfolio leaders and generating projects which also support complexity reduction opportunities

• Driving and influencing alignment on Value Engineering platform initiatives impacting the bottom line delivery with senior Commercial leaders in the category and regions

• Securing endorsement for all Value Engineering savings platforms and project initiatives at the appropriate governance forums e.g. Project Management boards and gaining alignment with markets & relevant sites

• Efficiently deploy Project funds and resources to deliver the Category VE strategy

• Supporting SC input in the NPI Stage & Gate process, ensuring application of Design to Value principles for new product development

• Developing and rolling out best practice tools, templates and training programs on Value Engineering for the category, relevant sites & regions in the New Consumer Healthcare organization

• Championing the deployment of technical solutions to support our Sustainability Company goals on recyclability readiness, Virgin Plastic footprint reduction and CO2 emissions reduction.

• Management of QA operational device activities, including change controls, non-conformance/deviation investigations, complaints, CAPA’s etc.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Graduation degree in either of these subjects – Chemical, Science, Engineering, Maths, Commerce, Economics, Accounting & Finance, business management

• At least 8 - 12 years’ experience in either or a combination of manufacturing operations management in FMCH, FMCG or pharmaceutical multinational or R&D product development roles combined with supply chain roles.

• Experience in operational site roles and across one or more than one supply chain function – Manufacturing, planning, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Technical, Quality.

• Proven experience and delivery of Cost Savings projects of substantive value related to devices, plastics, moulding processes.

• Exposure to Commercial category / markets to be able to quickly understand and evaluate impact of VE ideas on consumers / trade and develop effective approval strategies.

• Understanding of the product development & registration processes & timelines

• Experience of leading multiple cross functional projects in matrix organisation.

• You should have great initiative and possess strong communication skills

Preferred

• Post-Graduation Certification or Post Graduation Degree in either of these subjects - Supply Chain operations, business management, Sciences, Engineering, Technical, Accounting & Finance

• The incumbent will ideally have completed training to certification level of VE expertise by SAVE International or affiliates.

• Specific personal or professional interest in Sustainable packaging solutions would be highly appreciated through recyclability, Virgin plastic reduction or CO2 reduction solutions.

• Proven leadership ability to lead and manage global teams across different categories / functions.

• Problem solving abilities and use of OE or other tools across multiple disciplines

• Good understanding of financial dimensions– across Supply Chain and Commercial

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and influencing skills        

• Knowledge of Supply network and supply capability, Regulatory processes including timelines, constraints and options and technical understanding of the relevant CH Technology platforms.

• Ability to operate at both tactical and strategic level to deliver timely and appropriate interventions

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