Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing and Packaging Operations. The Packaging Optimization Manager is responsible for the development, design and manufacture of sustainable packaging solutions for the Canadian market, Optimizing the design for manufacture and assembly.

Working with Lindt’s existing and new vendor supply base, develop new sustainable packaging solutions by applying their knowledge of packaging and proven understanding of packaging materials, structural design and print processes. Ensuring materials are of Lindt quality, provide a timely and cost-effective supply of sustainable packaging materials for our co-pack operation. The Packaging Manager will work closely with our suppliers, 3PL co-pack, Marketing, Sales and Retail departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops the Packaging development value stream to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly, reducing material costs and assembly labour costs.
• Support the packaging development process, provide timely and accurate cost estimates for new packaging in order to meet project timelines.
• Collaborating with suppliers to develop new solutions.
• With Marketing, Sales and Retail participate in the packaging development process.
• Review and advise Marketing on graphic layout/die lines.
• Source Sustainable alternative or unique packaging suppliers to enhance the competitive and creative environment.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities resulting in improving Packaging sustainability strategies with Marketing and Retail.
• Manage and provide guidance to the Packaging Technologist
• Manage packaging information in JDE.
• Manage Stewardship data and collection.
• Request Co-Pack project Costing.
• Retail development – Resale – Packaging Products - Indirect
• On site product approvals
• Ensure materials are sustainable, comply with company guidelines with the utilization of approved vendors.
• Monitor quality and vendor performance, non-conformance issues.
• Monitor trade and marketing developments that can affect costs and supply sources, through industry and supplier contacts, trade publications and supplier visits.
• Continuous improvement and optimization with packaging design, logistics units and packaging procurement processes to drive supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor trade and marketing developments that can affect costs and supply sources, through industry and supplier contacts, trade publications and supplier visits.

Qualifications:

• University or college degree, preferably with a supply chain or engineering focus
• Proven track record in purchasing and / or packaging development with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in a CPG environment.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, planning systems and data base
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel), and smart sheet
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all internal and external organizations.
• A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent negotiating, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Experience with CAPE/TOPS, pallet program. Esko web centre a benefit
• Ability to perform in a demanding dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Packaging and materials management principles.
• Knowledge of packaging graphics and printing processes and consumer package trends.

Why Lindt Canada? Join our winning culture and become part of our team of passionate and dynamic individuals in our journey to become the leader in the Canadian chocolate market. Our environment characterizes personal commitment, drive, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit, working together as one team to reach outstanding results. We encourage, recognize and reward innovation, personal initiative, leadership and accountability throughout the organization. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work so come and grow your career with us, it’s a pretty sweet deal. To learn more about our winning culture, visit https://careers.lindtcanada.ca and or follow us on LinkedIn

Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During more than 170 years of Lindt & Sprüngli's existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 production sites in Europe and the USA, and distribution and sales companies on four continents.

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