Packaging Engineer needed at Avon

Job Description / Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical expertise to successfully develop new packages to achieve marketing/ consumer objectives for each product launch within a defined category.
• Compile & complete accurate component & packaging specifications.
• Work with R&D to coordinate appropriate packaging testing, report and resolve problems.
• Support QA in problem resolution in all packaging related queries and customer complaints.
• Ensure that the creative department has the latest product pack to shoot for the brochure and correct worksmap is shared in time for artwork Source, develop and specify packaging components with high marketable value and technical quality, in a timeous manner to meet deadlines.
• Ensure the correct artwork is handed over to the printing suppliers in an agreed format and co-ordinate the proof approvals and printing capabilities.
• Improve current packaging components based on aesthetics; stay abreast of new trends and advanced technology regarding packaging systems.
• Ensure that development is consistent from a design and execution viewpoint, including requesting all technical Avon packaging specifications from Global.
• Ensure specifications are checked against local packaging components to ensure compatibility.
• Actively source and develop high-quality packaging components inline with the global trends.
• Support procurement department with product packaging costing pack for the development and launch gate phases of the implementation process.
• Monitor current vendors, resolve technical issues and source and develop new vendors.
• Ensure locally developed products meet specific requirements for aesthetics, manufacturing and distribution.
• Travel to suppliers and Contract Manufacturer’s facilitates for the production approval including colour.

Work Experience

• 1 -3 years’ experience Packaging development in a cosmetic environment
• Preferable experience (1-2yrs) in NPD timeline co-ordination
• Preferable experience in QA problem resolution

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Chemistry
• One Year Diploma Packaging qualification