Job Description
Responsibilities of the Role:
Accountable for ensuring all product and non-product related change that go through the 3 site
change processes.
Responsible for the Product Launch Process (PLP)
* To manage the factory, scale up stage of new developments in line with site procedures and legal requirements.
* Ensure all product quality, operational and financial information is clearly captured and communicated post trials.
* Understand, adhere to, and challenge the critical path of all NPD Projects to ensure an on-time launch.
* To ensure the Product Development process is followed and that each stage is completed accurately, documented, and communicated through to key stake holders.
* Lead post launch reviews with a view to implementing continuous improvement
* Play an active role in customer visits / pre-production / launches
* Update on progress to key stakeholders.
* Refine the launch process and key documentation when required.
* Lead in audits to demonstrate paperwork and procedure compliance.
Responsible for the Specifications Amend Process (SAP) and Site Change Process (SCP)
* Ensure forms are filled in correctly, and in sufficient detail.
* For large scale change, ensure a plan is in place to communicate the ‘why’ relating to the change, not just the ‘what’
* Ensure forms are signed off before progressing to change.
* Running the weekly meeting where required; recording weekly actions for completion and noting when changes are completed.
* Ensure all changes are clearly communicated across site and issues are escalated as and when required
* Refine the launch process and key documentation when required.
* Update on progress to key stakeholders as required on the progress of change.
* Match or exceed PLP, SAP and SCP objectives that have been agreed.
* Participate in existing product development where required.
* Lead packaging innovation trials and feedback to internal and external stakeholders
* Control all development expenditure in line with agreed budgets.
* Ensure programmes of staff performance review, PDP’s, succession planning and training are in place.
Technical Skills and Experience
* Experience working in faced paced environment with multiple projects happening concurrently.
* Experience of managing stakeholder relationships to influence project success.
* Experience working in a gated concept to launch process, leading, and owning the required parts.
* An excellent working understanding of food manufacturing processes.
* Understand the required paperwork and standards, and what is needed to generate them.
* Experience of leading a successful team, including facilitating performance management, talent management, and engagement initiatives.
* Experience of working with packaging not limited to plastics, cardboard and artwork designs
* Soft skills training (Or plan to be in place).