About this role
<p class="text" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Company</span></span></span></b></p> <p class="text" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.</span></span></span></p> <p class="text" style="text-align:justify"><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.</span></span></span></p> <p class="text" style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">kp is currently looking for a Manager Packaging Development & i-Center Services at our i-Center based in Charlottesville, VA. This role is a combination of hands on work as well as people and services management and involves managing conversion activities such as extrusion, coating and thermoforming. The ideal candidate would possess strong solid works, tool design and modeling expertise along with basic knowledge of polymers.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Tasks & Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Interact with internal stakeholders (sales/key account management/product line management) and external stakeholders (customer/partners) to support quotation and drive business for i-center services.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understand customer requirements and translate them into project proposals with deliverables, timelines and costs.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Write detailed and timely project reports and share the same with internal (sales/product line management/key account management) and external stakeholders (Customers/Partners).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage transactions such as purchase orders and/or invoices for customers paying for i-Center services.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage suppliers and vendors for the i-center.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support and manage all activities targeted for direct and indirect revenue for i.center.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support customer visits to the i-center and be key contact for coordinating the same with sales & product line management functions.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage conversion technology such as extrusion, coating, thermoforming and tool machining – be involved in planning for the same.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Develop 3D modeling for Pharma, Medical Device and Consumer Packaging Thermoformable Blisters.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Design tool sets and solid models for various thermoformed blisters formats.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Set up, run and maintain form, fill and seal machines such as flat and rotary sealing machines.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform pack outs and analyze blister filled and unfilled packages as per customer requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Interact with internal customers (sales and product line management) and external customers to support quotation and business solicitation for i-center services.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Produce technical drawings of tool components.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support innovation projects (US and Europe) with various forming and sealing trials.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Education & Experience</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Tool Engineering/Design Engineering and 6-8 years of relevant industry experience.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Working knowledge of Solid Works/Pro E/T Sim/Cad Cam and such tool design and engineering software.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Working knowledge of various polymer rheology simulation software such as Moldflow etc.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Basic knowledge of polymers, polymer rheology and structure property relationship with special focus on PET/PP/PE.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge or willingness to learn conversion technologies such as thermoforming & coating.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of product development process transitioning from concept, lab, pilot to commercial scale.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Functional/Technical Skills:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Hands-on experience using various design and simulation software.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Hands on experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Hands on experience using various instruments such as tensile tester, impact tester, rapid prototyping.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficient in Microsoft Office – Ability to Enter and Interpret Data in Excel and Write Project Reports in Word.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to lead, coach & mentor team members.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to communicate clearly and timely with both internal and external stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Background in Pharma/Medical Device Packaging a plus.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of regulatory norms for pharma and medical devices a plus.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Competencies:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to independently engage with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to efficiently handle multiple projects at the same time.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strategic thinking and a good understanding of business and customer needs.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support or training.<br><br></span></li> </ul><p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Apply Now!</span></span></b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! 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