Davines Group is recognized for formulating and manufacturing sustainable high-end hair and skin care products with two specific brands: Davines and ( comfort zone).
We are a BCorp and our purpose is to be the best for the world, creators of good life for all, through beauty, ethics and sustainability.
**R&D Packaging Specialist**:
JOB MISSION
The mission of this role will be to guarantee the excellence of products, through the search of innovation and the use of packaging materials that meet the requirements of functionality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and quality.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Search for innovative materials and packaging solutions.
Evaluate technical feasibility of innovative packaging solutions.
Manage innovative materials testing to explore feasibility of future packaging solutions.
Run packaging scouting for new marketing projects.
**Innovation projects**: development of new pack designs with design agency and internal design team; simulation, prototyping and co-development with converters.
Validation of packaging materials produced using new moulds (technologies involved ISBM, EBM, IBM..).
**Renovation/Sustainability projects**: working on projects aiming to improve the sustainability of already existing pack mixes (better recyclability; rHDPE/rPET/rPP inclusion; plastic reduction; concentration; plastic replacement).
Proactively support and contribute to manage the process of packaging development; from pre-briefing to start-up of finished products first production.
Accurately prepare samples for testing by developing a detailed testing plan respecting timeline, scheduling & testing protocols, supporting purchasing of packaging components, coordinating the production and storage of packaging samples, submitting packaging samples for analytical or sensory product testing.
Ensure support to other departments to manage projects related to the packaging development and its production.
Create and follow the protocols in the R&D Packaging department; define better new processes, update and implement existing ones.
Document and update packaging specification (data management).
Ensure that packaging components and packaging systems meet quality requirements and specifications according to Quality Department guidelines.
PERSON SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Competencies & Technical Skills Requested
5 + years requested in same roles in Food/ Cosmetic Packaging Industries (as preferred)
Basic knowledge of material specification & material trasformation technology
Knowledge and ability to use the correct equipement to validate packaging specification
Solid knowledge of packaging suppliers and material suppliers
Basic knowledge of Cosmetic Market trends
Basic Knowledge of European Packaging Policies
Knowledge of company tools (x3/ Coptis/ Dossier management) and Microsoft Office
Basic Knowledge of sustainability issues
Knowledge of packaging ecodesign rules
Knwoledge of Quality Control field related to Packaging Items and systems
Soft Skills
Ability to influence and inspire different stakeholders in order to achieve department results
Ability to perform and achieve own objectives autonomously
Curiosity / learning agility / Ability to evaluate and select the most interesting opportunities
Team work and agility to be flexible to manage business priority
Precision and accountability in technical performance
Fluency in English
Good communication interpersonal skills
Ability to perform well under pressure
Ability to translate external requests and deliver precise output
Ability to evaluate risks and anticipate actions
High level of problem solving
Ability to give quick solutions in critical situations
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In Davines Group we celebrate diversity, and inclusiveness is a crucial pillar of our Ethical Chart.