An interesting and varied role within the Brand Quality & Sustainability Function of a leading lifestyle Brand

Working across the development & management of branded items for the product range, with Product compliance and Sustainability at the core.

The role would suit a Technologist or Packaging specialist with experience of the end to end product development cycle and production processes, who is passionate about Sustainability & CSR and wishes to broaden their role.

Role

First point of contact for all nominated packaging & labelling.
Dealing with day-to-day queries from nominated suppliers & external factories, as well as internal teams. Resolving or escalating to the Head of Department where necessary.
Maintaining communication with the Senior Technologist responsible for Product Presentation Handbooks to ensure information remains accurate.
Liaising with design/PD on new development to ensure accurate, timely and cost effective development of new branding.
Managing item forecasting and delivery of the items to the required items to the correct location to facilitate bulk production.
Managing and delivering Branding integrity and brand protection objectives within all items of labelling and packaging.
Managing and collating audit & certification data and collaborating on Corrective Action Planning.
Working on solutions and strategies for long term sustainability goals.
Ensuring timely implementation of required changes to maintain brand compliance with incoming EPR schemes across our distribution routes.
Keeping up with industry standards and initiatives and informing brand awareness.
Liaising with external retail partners and distributors to ensure the required compliance standards for our global markets.

Knowledge required:

A good understanding of our Brand and the brand product across all categories
Thorough working knowledge of the end to end design, product development, production and retail processes and leadtimes.
A sound working knowledge of the key routes of packaging supply, main audit bodies & sustainability tools available within our sector.
The ability to interpret legislative policies and propose viable solutions.
A proven track record in the integration of the best sustainability practices into a Brand’s sourcing and buying model.
Skills & Behaviours
Analytical thinking, with the Ability to effectively research and analyse externally.
An eye for detail and a passion for accuracy.
Networking & maintaining relationships within the industry.
Able to take responsibility and can be trusted to get things done, manage multiple projects and developments simultaneously.
Understanding of packaging and labelling leadtimes and challenges, seeking to continually improve the efficiency of the packaging and labelling function to support the brand.
Proactive and positive, always looking to support and collaborate
A sense of ambition, passionate about sustainability, compliance and best practice.