Overview
This Packaging Lead will oversee packaging quality and development across our manufacturing sites in Little Island and Carrigaline, Ireland. This is a critical full-time role responsible for maintaining and advancing the packaging standards, processes, and projects that support operational excellence and product quality at our sites.
The Packaging Lead will collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion quality throughout the packaging lifecycle. This individual will play a key role in driving packaging performance, managing non-conformances, supporting supplier interactions, and contributing to strategic initiatives that impact our Ireland supply chain.
Responsibilities
* Lead Site Packaging Programs:
* Own and manage critical packaging development and quality programs at the Ireland manufacturing sites.
* Support Global Initiatives:
* Act as a site representative for global packaging initiatives, ensuring successful execution and alignment with broader organizational goals.
* Quality Management:
* Ensure all packaging materials and processes meet or exceed internal and external quality standards and specifications.
* Issue Resolution:
* Manage packaging-related non-conformances (NCRs) and quality issues; lead timely investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
* Audit Support:
* Collaborate with supplier quality teams and support packaging supplier audits; address audit findings and track closure of actions.
* Performance Metrics:
* Monitor and drive progress against packaging quality KPIs; implement improvement plans to exceed performance targets.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Work closely with plant operations, quality, procurement, and R&D to align packaging initiatives with site and business needs.
* Change Management & Communication:
* Lead communication and change management efforts related to packaging updates, projects, and improvements.
* Innovation & Sustainability:
* Support the development and implementation of packaging innovations and sustainability initiatives in line with company goals.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
* 5 years of experience in packaging development and/or quality within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements.
* Proven track record in managing projects and resolving quality issues.
* Experience working with cross-functional and international teams.
* Familiarity with quality management systems, supplier auditing, and change control processes.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and drive projects through to completion.
For the purposes of external advertising we have called this role Quality Senior Supervisor. However please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will be SC QC SR Supervisor.