Packaging Technology Manager - Brackenfell at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

Team Management

• Lead, coach, mentor, and manage the packaging team and oversee all packaging technology initiatives.
• Develop and implement packaging technology team strategies that align with business objectives in partnership with senior leadership and the team.
• Communicate and socialise the team strategy, plans, and roadmaps with relevant stakeholders.
• Determine and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the team.
• Drive overall team maturity and effective resourcing to efficiently deliver on tasks, identifying and encouraging areas of growth.
• Manage overall in the team workforce planning, performance, training and development, and new talent acquisition to ensure the team is empowered to achieve packaging team objectives.
• Report to senior leadership on overall solutions, projects or workstream progress, budgets, vendor engagements and challenges.
• Foster a culture of accountability and efficiency within the team, ensuring the team understands and timeously delivers on tasks.

Packaging Solutions and Projects

• Oversee and guide the design, development, and testing of packaging solutions that meet product requirements, consumer demands, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets product requirements and timelines.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and quality delivery of packaging materials and/or services.
• Develop and manage packaging technology budgets.

Group Packaging Sustainability Strategy Management

• Manage the development and implementation of policies and/or initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of packaging materials and processes used by the group.
• Conduct research and analysis of industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish sustainability goals.
• Monitor progress towards meeting those goals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Communicate the group's sustainability initiatives to stakeholders both internally and externally.

Best Practice

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and innovations in packaging design and functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field – (essential)

Experience

• +6 years of experience in packaging technology and management or similar, with experience leading and managing the project teams’ delivery of packaging solutions in a structured environment - (essential).
• Proven experience in a similar role within a retail - (desirable)