Global Packaging Development Director
SCA / Logistikjobb / Mölndal
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hela Sverige Svenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetSCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company that sustainably develops, produces, markets and sells personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. As Europe's largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 46,000 employees. Sales in 2016 amounted to approximately SEK 117bn (EUR 12.4bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. More information at
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The current position holder is retiring and we are therefore searching for a Global Packaging Development Director to the R&D Personal Care Core department within the Global Hygiene Category.The Global Hygiene Category leads SCA's hygiene brand portfolio and delivers brand development and innovation for our three business areas, Incontinence Care, Consumer Goods and Professional Hygiene.As Global Packaging Development Director you work in close cooperation with the Consumer Goods, Away from Home and Incontinence Care Categories to drive the Innovation portfolio and deliver launches according to 8Q Activity plan. You are responsible for securing the right packaging development competence and resources to deliver on the Innovation projects and to support Business groups in agreed activities. As part of the R&D PC Management team you are also responsible for enabling and stimulating future innovation as well as for strengthening excellence in product development execution.The Global Packaging Development Director reports to the Vice President R&D Personal Care Core and is part of the R&D PC Management team. The position will be located in Gothenburg.
Main Tasks
Lead and develop the assigned Packaging Development team
Secure the right Packaging Development competence, resources and methodologies to successfully execute Innovation projects and to support Business Units in agreed activities
Proactively drive improvements to secure effective and efficient way of working in packaging development within R&D team as well as across organisation
Keep up to date with trends and future demands in packaging area, explore new technologies and transfer the findings into the innovation portfolio
Safeguard product functionality and properties in packaging area. Secure input to the final specification, incl. mandatory parameters in the Innovation projects
Define areas in which research & development is needed to meet long term business needs and brand needs. Initiate and drive enabling R&D projects to deliver on the brand claim ladders and improve state of readiness for future Innovation projects
In cooperation with Technology Area Directors define areas in which Technology development is needed to meet long term business needs and brand needs and identify synergies between Technology platforms in own area
Monitor product competitiveness vs. competitor product offers and recommend project/actions to improve competitiveness in line with brand requirements
Key Competencies
University Degree or equivalent within relevant practice
At least 5-10 years of experience within relevant field(s). Ideally experience from packaging but could also be general R&D and value chain experience
Strong and solid leadership experience
International experience and exposure
Comprehensive understanding about packaging design and features, technologies and materials and how the whole value chain works
In depth knowledge of the innovation development process from idea to launch, incl. Innovation funnel processes and working processes/tools related to product development
Ideally external consultancy management experience
Fluent in English
Ability to travel
Key competencies & Leadership capabilities
Demonstrated ability to lead a team of specialists and engage and influence others across disciplines, cultures and positions
Strong networking and interpersonal skills
Holistic thinking i.e. takes a broad stakeholder perspective and has the ability to understand stakeholder requirements, operational limitations and business opportunities
Customer & Consumer Driven
Can see hidden problems and looks beyond the obvious. Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
Excellent communication skills. Conveys a message. Inspires and motivates and has the ability to simplify and communicate complex matters in a meaningful and inspiring way
Business curiosity and comprehensive understanding of how the whole value chain works
Additional Information
Please apply online.
SCA kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Charlotte Walldal, R&D Personal Care Core +46 31 746 11 74
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Publiceringsdatum2017-04-19Ersättning•
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-05-03
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktSusan Markusian
FöretagSCA
AdressSCA
Mölndalsbro 2
43131 Mölndal
KontorsadressMölndalsbro 2
Jobbnummer 3445548
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