Job Description

 

Job Title: Package Technologist Japan
Segment/Business Unit: Japan Multisales
Function: R&D
Job Level: T1
Location/Site: TOK（Shinagawa / Tokyo）
Line Manager: R&D Senior Manager Japan

 

Job Purpose/Overview
Japan has Co-man (1 factory) and Co-packers (3 factories) which are critical business drivers for MARS Japan Pet Care and MWC segments.  This position is responsible to manage package development at Japan Co-man &  Co-packers to meet consumer/customer needs, local regulations and MARS Global Quality Standards.
The role is responsible for delivering growth ambition through new package development and MARS package sustainability 2025 goal related to Co-man & Co-packers and responsible to optimize the package costs through continuous implementation of material cost saving.  

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging and process development activities by collaborating with Japan Mktg and SCM associates under supervision of Japan Packaging manager, including discovery and translation of meaningful consumer-insights into feasible packaging design solutions, prototype sample development, Packaging document preparation, Packaging Testing, Line Trials, Commissioning, Validation and Start up.
• Execute the strategy of delivering Packaging Sustainability solutions by collaborating with Japan SCM associates to meet MARS Global Packaging Sustainability target by 2025.  
• Identify and implement Packaging cost improvement program.
• Represent Package Development team in communication and meeting with internal cross-functional team, suppliers and co-man on package related matters.
• Ensure consumer-relevant KQAs are delivered through DfVS framework.
• Ensure all packaging design and spec meet and comply with MARS Global Product and Packaging Quality standards and systems.
• Manage package related system implementation and on-going maintenance.  
• Continue to learn the latest packaging technology by running competitors’ analysis and learning from external industries and suppliers.
• Connect with Asia Regional packaging community with Japan Packaging Manager.  
• Support Asia & global package associates by executing domestic transportation tests.

 

Context and Scope

• The job holder is responsible to lead Package Development (Innovations, sustainability, DiB) under Japan Packaging Manager supervision at Japan Co-man & Co-packer.  The scope is to cover both Pet Care and MWC.
• The job holder is responsible to work closely with Japan SCM team to develop and deliver Japan Co-packer strategy to support Japan business needs.
• The job holder needs to work closely with MARS Japan internal associates in Japan Demand functions (i.e. Mktg, Sales and DC), R&D, Commercial, SCM, EMQA and external partners in Co-man & Co-packer and suppliers.  
• The job holder should stay connected with Asia Regional packaging community.

 

Job Specifications/Qualifications
1. Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor or higher degree in Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in Packaging development either at packaging suppliers or at food and/or FMCG manufactures.

2. Knowledge/Experience

• Strong technical competency in various materials and formats of packaging for food and/or FMCG products e.g., flexible package, retortable pouch, Display carton and corrugated shipper  
• Basic knowledge of processed food manufacturing, especially packing process and packing system/machine
• Good understanding of quality management
• Experience to translate consumer insights into package specifications
• Experience to develop mock-up by himself/herself to practice design thinking approach
• Conduct data analysis (i.e. validation data etc.) by himself/herself
• Able to work independently with OJT training
• Proactively build network with internal and external partners
• Highly proactive, self-driven and self-awareness
• Good Teamwork, project management, communication and presentation skill
• High curiosity and eager to learn and improve
• Positive thinking. Willing to accept and deal with challenges and is able to work under pressure
• Good Command of spoken and written English

 

Level of role, Critical MLCs and Competencies
Level of Role: Individual Contributor
• Delivers Consistent Results
• Creates Collaborative Relationships
        

Key Supporting Competencies
1.    Technical & Functional Skills
2.    Planning 
3.    Action oriented
4.    Conflict management
5.    Customer focus
6.    Peer relationship

 

Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills

• Packaging material, conversion processes, packing process and machinery.
• Industry research including patent analysis
• Understanding package related regulations 
• Packaging Testing Method
• Risk assessment and management skill
• Project Management, Communication and Presentation skill
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