Experience

Snackworks

• South Africa
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Packaging Innovations Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Present

  To manage the Snackworks packaging development function in line with overall business strategy to ensure the timely delivery of cost effective packaging that meets customer and regulatory requirements. To drive Snackworks packaging efforts in the areas of innovation, training, cost reduction and sustainability To support a team of Packaging Technologists to ensure consistent implementation of packaging development procedures across all units. Represent the business at Industry forums where packaging and related topics are tabled. Constant assessment of latest packaging trends with a view to exploit business opportunities as they present themselves. Show less



TigerBrands

• Packaging Technologist

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2005

  To develop packaging to match or exceed the NPD brief by interpreting local and international trends. Providing technical expertise with regard to new and existing packaging. Attend project meetings to scope project risks and collaboratively determine timelines for each project Management of packaging trials Oversee pretrial meetings, documentation and reports Product Handover Manage BOM update Manage Packaging specification audit and review Compliance with legislation Track progress towards compliance with GS1 standards Monitor Competitor product for compliance to legislation Keep abreast with packaging trends via the Internet, Innova, Mintel, Trade visits, conferences and supplier liaison Packaging design - Coordinate the development of packaging from concept through to finished design and print by liaising with design agency, printer and repro house Oversee the creation of works-maps on AutoCAD Attend print proofings locally and abroad Conduct ongoing investigations in conjunction with suppliers and factory engineers to ensure that the most cost effective packaging alternatives are implemented. Help factory resolve problems linked to packaging quality Conduct packaging supplier quality audit Show less