Research & Development Manager - Plastics
2 months ago
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all project work that is related to the development of new products, films, fitments, and general R&D activities.
- Support all testing and analysis related to R&D activities and NPD projects.
- Document and file all data, results, reports, any relevant information that is related to R&D and NPD activities in a professional manner.
- Support New Product Development by leading R&D initiatives and opportunities.
- Responsible to administer, update, and document product specifications, raw material specifications, COA’s with vendors.
- Ensure that all food safety and quality problems are reported to their superior officer.
- Perform data entry reliably and completely.
- Create part numbers and bag specifications.
- Ensure strict protocol is followed for all test methods and quality checks.
- Report any food and safety and quality problems to personnel of authority to initiate action.
- Understand the basics of bag making and QC testing.
- Understand different QC test procedures for submersion, air-up, burst, drop, slap and hot water testing.
- Understand typical failure modes a bag can experience.
- Communicate directly with regional and national sales managers to support new ideas and validate project concepts.
- Work with vendors to develop new components based on customer requirements.
- Develop and write specifications, create bill of materials and generate product drawings.
- Perform component testing and conduct line trials to test and qualify new materials.
- Write quality control and R&D procedures, including test protocols and reports.
- Own all component part numbers and part drawings and follow SQF document control guidelines.
- Oversee customer line trials and proof of concept testing at the store level when needed.
- Generate prototype samples.
- Create bag and component specifications (Rapak PDS film specs).
Desired Skills and Experience
- Degree in Chemical Engineering/Packaging Technology or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in plastics or plastics packaging
- Strong communication skills with both internal and external customers
- Project management skills and excellent attention to detail required
- Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
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