Job Description
Title: Packaging Development Manager
If you are in the Magnum Ice Cream Company, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, and Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Magnum Ice Cream company, we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.
We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Magnum Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Magnum Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Purpose:
TMICC is seeking a passionate and experienced Packaging Manager to lead innovative packaging projects to the Ice Cream for LATAM region. This role involves driving competitive and sustainable growth through superior packaging solutions, managing high-impact projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership to create the best-in-class packaging solutions for our new innovative and existing product portfolio aligned with brand strategy for local markets.
• Develop and implement regional packaging strategies aligned with the business priorities and consumer / client needs.
• Create the transparent and creative atmosphere for direct and indirect talents, being committed to people development and synergistic collaboration across countries.
• Partnership with Marketing, Supply Chain and Suppliers to build great consumer experience and explore potential superiority through packaging.
• Technical analysis of new packaging designs and provide feedback to project teams with respect to design viability. Also identifypossible solutions to sort out technical problems.
• Lead and manage packaging programs focusing on innovation, sustainability, and value chain.
• Set and monitorobjectives and key results (OKRs) for the packaging team.
• Build strong networks with other packaging managers across the regions and packaging ecosystem to share knowledge and innovations.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in packaging development in consumer goods company in different technologies: flexible, rigids, corrugated, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Excellent leadership skills, engaging collaboration and creativity
• Proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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