About the job

• Contributes to the development of the strategic vision of packages and the roadmaps for SSA CBU in collaboration with EDP AMEA Zone team.
• Guarantor of the development of packaging focused on value for the consumer, mastering eco-design and cost control.
• Coordinate and train West And South Africa Packaging team of SSA CBU with the objective : to re-enforce the R&I Packaging contribution in all CBU projects ; to inform in cascade all the Danone news in term of packaging innovation, renovation , sustainability , circularity , food safety ; provide and organize all relevant trainings at CBU level ; to inform of the packaging trends WW ; to transfer all information coming from AMEA EDP central team ; to share the interesting projects in the others Zones ; to leverage synergies between countries…

About you

Required Skills

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, in the field of packaging
• Experience at EDP CBU level and experience working in a matrix organization.

Skills:

• Technical knowledge in packaging design (knowledge of different plastic materials: PS, PET, PP, PLA… and paper/cardboard, knowledge of the different technologies for manufacturing packaging (ISBM, EBM, FFS machine , Thermoforming, Injection, labelers systems , end of line, cardboard trays , plastic crates , pouches , flexibles laminations , carton packages , palletization systems…. ) And the barrier characteristics of different materials.
• Also, the adaptation package of different process and shelf life:
• Aseptic, hot filling, ultraclean, retort , Cool and ambient LSL distribution etc.
• Knowledge of packaging regulations in the food industry.
• Knowledge of Danone packaging policy.
• Knowledge of the regulations and news in AMEAP on the recyclability of materials. etc. To be curious for the innovation, contact with the main suppliers , visit pack expositions …
• Strong leadership and strategic vision with the ability to translate strategy into concrete and pragmatic action plans.
• Strong managerial skills with a strong interest and motivation for people development.
• Ability to build long-term partnerships, create, develop, and manage a network of external partners
• Proactive mentality, solution, and business oriented, continuous improvement
• Flexible and agile
• Learn quickly and know how to adapt in an uncertain and changing environment.