Lead - Qualification, Packaging, SAPMENA

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Operations - Packaging

Packaging Director SAPMENA (Locally) & Packaging Qualification

lab Director (Globally)

Packaging Qualification Lab is responsible for:

• Certifying and qualifying packaging components and aging finished goods (FG) products through rigorous testing to evaluate formula and packaging interactions.
• Investigating consumer complaints specifically linked to packaging issues.
• Characterizing various packaging components, such as flexible packaging materials, Rigid packaging, metals, tubes & glass etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership:

  Define and implement regional packaging qualification strategies, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Team Leadership:

  Build and develop a high-performing team, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and professional growth.

• Innovation & Sustainability:

  Champion cutting-edge packaging solutions and sustainable practices to align with LOrals environmental commitments.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of packaging projects across diverse markets.

• Problem-Solving:

  Address complex challenges with analytical thinking and agility, ensuring product integrity and consumer satisfaction.

This role offers significant strategic impact, allowing you to shape packaging excellence across a dynamic and diverse market.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• 12-15 years

  of work experience in Packaging

• Advanced Packaging Technical Expertise:

  In-depth understanding of diverse packaging materials (plastics, glass, metals, paperboard) and manufacturing processes, along with proficiency in packaging testing methodologies (e.g., compatibility, stability, functional testing).

• Team Leadership & Talent Development:

  Proven capability to build, mentor, and empower high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence:

  Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate with R&I, Manufacturing, Product Development, Packaging engineering, Packaging Innovation, and external suppliers, influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Problem-Solving & Analytical Rigor

  : Strong critical thinking to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and develop effective, data-driven solutions for packaging challenges.

• Project & Program Management

  : Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and monitor multiple complex packaging qualification projects, managing budgets and timelines efficiently.

• Business Acumen & Regional Intelligence

  : Understanding of the commercial implications of packaging decisions and an awareness of the diverse cultural, economic, and regulatory landscapes within SAPMENA.

• Communication & Presentation Skills

  : Clear, concise, and persuasive communication abilities to convey technical information and strategies to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing

L'ORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Innovator
  • Strategist
  • People Developer
  • Integrator
  • Entrepreneur

• Direct Reportees - 2
• Internal Stakeholders:
• Factories
• Zone Operations Sourcing, Product Development, Quality, Packaging engineering & Packaging Innovation.
• Packaging Qualification constellation (Cross zone contacts)
• External Stakeholders Packaging material suppliers

Travel required: