Product Development Manager at Interstate Packaging Company

Responsibilities:

• Provide project management leadership to meet business needs.
• Determines the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives.
• Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments and identifies potential new product opportunities.
• Applies knowledge of materials and recommends engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives.
• Lead technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Leads cross functional teams on projects.
• Visit customer facilities to discuss/resolve concerns relating to IP products and/or to work on new projects or products.
• Leverage innovation and information from packaging and material suppliers.
• Provide guidance to the team on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.

Job Specification/Requirements:

• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of product development concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.
• At least 10 years of experience in the field
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Complete understanding of Narrow Web Pressure Sensitive division.
• Complete understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs associated with production of flexible packaging and labels.
• Comprehensive background, understanding, and experience with PC and Microsoft Word, Excel.
• ISO experience is a plus.

Essential Functions:

• Reading, writing, computer, and math/analytical skills.
• Strong scientific and engineering knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Must have ability to communicate effectively at all levels – production employees, administrative personnel, supervision, and management.
• Ability to evaluate, assess and make decisions.
• Must have mobility necessary to interact with all departments located throughout the building.
• Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of color accurately. (Colorblind test is required.)
• Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time around moving machinery. Employees must be able to react to rapidly moving parts to avoid serious injury to his/herself or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries. Employees must be always completely alert to and observe strict safety precautions around operating machinery.
• Strong organization and attention to detail