The role: Work within the stage gate (Kaihatsu) development process to manage and accomplish the new product development packaging for all areas of the business for example e-commerce & Hotel. Working with relevant Kaihatsu project teams, so ensure all key tasks are done, and project is launched. Working within R&D development, taking the lead in packaging development projects collaborating with other matrix partners within Molton Brown organization. Support the team in packaging, to draft ways of working documents and to continually develop the skills in the packaging team and continuous process improvements in the ways of working where needed. What you will do: Manage and develop new products/projects following the MB Kaihatsu process and technical packaging development steps. Ensuring all parties, suppliers and internal teams are clear on what is required and ensure that the best product for the business is delivered on time and to budget Work with the brand and creative team to be clear on the design and print aesthetic for all new products. Ensure all print trials are managed well leading to clear print specifications, artworks are completed to the project timings. Ensure all key development and productions standards are established, shared and specifications updated and stored in an accessible way. Will ensure there is a clear test plan for all new items, and ensure that these are carried out in a timely manner ensuring any issues are dealt with and resolved. That leads to clear specification & performance criteria. Ensure that the product is not only fit for purpose to MB/Kao standards but also will perform to customer expectations. Keep abreast of ESG options for all materials being proposed in a project and look for ways to 'reduce, reuse, recycle' where possible. Where possible look out and lead specific ESG & innovation ideas for new components, and product ideas. Manage and process all key paper work Connect / concur etc. Be clear on tasks that are set and goals are achieved for yourself. Help manage the budgets for travel, projects etc Support the departments on the 'ways of working' procedures, ensure clear methods are known and understood on key areas. Support & represent the department for Packaging / R&D & MB for any initiatives. Including attending events & supporting the management team. Also to review processes and look at opportunities to improve processes and RACI with other areas, so work smarter not just harder. What you will need: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Technical subject / product design / understanding of 3D products. Product development role / working with suppliers. Good technical understanding of the development steps required to take a product from a concept to stock in store. Good communications skills, able to work in cross functional teams. Excellent time and project management skills. Great eye for details Ability to be flexible and solution led to enable NPD's to reach the market on time in full.