[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi. Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.] Job Description What does a Project Manager & Packaging Developer do India supply centre, with brands such as Breezer, Carta Blanca, Bacardi flavored Rums, DEWAR'S, William Lawsons, is one of the most dynamic and innovative portfolios for Bacardi. It is also a very competitive market with strong Packaging innovation. This role is to support increasing levels of innovation activity and complexity of packaging development, and to give flexibility on resourcing these projects. About You The ideal candidate will know how to operate in an agile and changing environment, working very closely with his/her internal and external partners whilst maintaining operational/technical discipline to coordinate and assure high quality packs are delivered on time with best value/quality to the company. This person will be expected to be a knowledgeable technical partner. This person will embrace the execution with excellence culture and will be expected to have passion for excellence and strong ownership to coordinate and deliver projects. Responsibilities With our Consumer at the heart, your key focus will be to: This is a flexible role, that may require the individual to have sole Project Manager responsibility, or sole Packaging Development responsibility or dual responsibility on projects pending our activity pipeline. Key Project Management duties as follows: * Ability to work across brand / category and support Project Managers with high levels of activity and complexity. * Excellence in project execution ensuring that Global best practices are leveraged and applied whilst enabling speed to market. Includes strong budget tracking, and effective building and updating project critical path schedules. * Promote strong teamwork with the multi-functional OC operations teams to ensure robust designs made at best value and ensure successful and seamless delivery of projects. * Lead holistic risk assessment process for initiatives and drive the right business decisions. * Escalate quickly in the right way with the right forum and based on risk identified. * Provide timely updates and maintains our innovation tool and brand masterplan. Key Packaging Development duties as follows: * Able to create robust packaging specification and develop all components which meet the: * Brand equity requirements (shape, color, decoration, etc.) * Manufacturing constraints (plant, co-packer) and supply chain * Project target cost and timeline * Legal and Bacardi Quality Standards * To undertake DFMEA review with suppliers and plants to identify risks * To create and execute robust test plan and high-quality trial report * To elevate any technical or project risks to his/her manager. When required, to lead autonomously packaging development according to company practices. * To ensure that suppliers can manufacture specifications/components to capable standards through effective sampling & production. * Responsible for leading and recording all Trials & Testing and ensuring appropriate stakeholders approve results. * To contribute to grow technical knowledge and innovation on packaging * To collaborate closely with QA, manufacturing and procurement to find best solutions if any issue and drive mold and packing line qualification * To master test methods, ship test protocols and mold qualification * To bring innovative ideas through supplier scouting/visits Skills and Experience The Skills & Experience needed to create your legacy Educational Requirements: * Post- Graduate / PG Diploma / B tech Degree ideally in Packaging or related field such as mechanical engineering, material science, etc. Experience: * Minimum five years of experience in project management and / or packaging development or role in Operations linked to Packaging (QA, Packing line, or packaging supplier experience) Functional skills: * Experienced project coordinator or manager and proven track record of successful new product launches to market. * Broad understanding of packaging component development, molding, packing line and supply chain qualification * Ability to quickly understand Packaging/Packaging materials/Packing systems to be able to create and manage fit for use specifications * Ability to understand technical drivers of the component cost and work closely with procurement to achieve best value * Mastery in risk assessment for Packaging components and overall pack life cycle Personal Qualities * Belonging: You have a strong capacity to live and create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become * Self-Awareness: You have high level of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others * People Agility: Authentic, approachable, empathetic, and inclusive style of communication & collaboration, with the ability to work with diverse, geographically spread teams across multiple time zones. * Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Rigour in execution of hiring activities and able to deliver with brilliance at pace. Integrity and hunger to be part of a winning team * Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges, you're presented with * Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience. Tenacity and resilience to work through challenging business needs and multiple competing agendas in high demand/high speed situations Other * We are looking for people who are globally mobile and have aspirations to experience different cultures.
