Hybrid Technical Project Manager – Product Development

at Amcor

• Job title: Technical Project Manager – Product Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lodz, Poland

About the role

• Technical Project Manager leading end-to-end execution of packaging development projects at Amcor. Collaborating globally to ensure product quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of new packaging development projects-from initial Customer request to first production
• Product development of cartons for pharmacy and/or FMCG business
• Take responsibility for project planning, execution and ensure that the project fulfils its scope and meets quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Guide the Customer through our stage gate process and ensure successful milestone preparation.
• Managing of technical and commercial aspects of new product development projects with a focus on the customer experience
• Gathering and verifying all technical requirements needed for introduction of new customer portfolio on time and in full
• Carry out feasibility studies for design, scheduling, risk, cost and margin calculations
• Support the testing, deployment of new packaging materials, technologies, and processes.
• Thanks to interpersonal skills, innovation, proactivity and creativity: actively contribute to value analysis and cost optimization
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for product development process
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, timelines, and reporting tools
• Work closely and support the rest of Pre-Print team
• Prepare project invoicing and reporting (depending on Project and Customer)
• Close collaboration with Production technologists, Customer Service, Planning, Marketing & Sales and other departments across ASC Production locations in order to ensure smooth introduction of new products
• Given that the factories & Customer facilities are located globally, both domestic and international travel are part of the job.

Requirements

• 5+ experience with product development of packaging and knowledge of design control process, process validation and related standards
• 5+ experience within FMCG industry (pharma or food)
• Knowledge of printing processes: gravure and/or offset and/or digital technology
• Excellent organisational, project management and time management skills
• Capability to master the big picture but also technical details when required, structured working style and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A flexible, adaptable mindset with the ability to wear multiple hats and handle shifting priorities.
• A commercially minded perspective with the ability to see the broader business impact of product development decisions.
• Experience in implementing new process or process improvements to enhance operational & product development efficiency
• Strong analytical skills
• Multitasking abilities and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strategic mindset and business acumen
• Ability to address and resolve issues efficiently, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with packaging materials and production process

Benefits

• Stable employment in an international company with a well-established market position.
• The opportunity to have a real impact on the development of the plant and the implementation of new standards.
• Training and skills development in a quality-focused environment.
• Attractive salary and bonus system (base salary, annual bonus, 13th salary).
• Benefit package (Private medical care, Subsidized sports activities, Lunch card, Employee Pension Plan, Insurance)
• Social funs (i.a Vacation allowance, Christmas bonus)