Your Role
The Junior Product Innovation Project Lead will support and lead the development and enhancement of innovative products within the Global IML business Unit at MCC. This role requires a hands on thinker with a technical background and a passion for organizing and executing laboratory testing activities based on project priorities. This individual will also manage some new product development projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in the packaging and/or label printing business or in a similar B2B – manufacturing environment. This role is based in our plant in Maldegem (BE) and supports globally the IML Business Unit
You will have access to training ad mentoring and all the tools you will need to perform your work successfully.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Laboratory work:
- You will perform test on our labels and materials to verify their performances in all possible applications, including recyclability.
- You will organize your work, according to the priorities agreed with the team, provide recommendations for test process improvements and you will be an active member of the team.
Product Development:
- Lead cross-functional teams in the development of new products and enhancements to existing products (innovation and business continuity projects). (example: lead project team meetings, follow up on tasks and actions, plan stage gate project review meetings)
Project Management:
- Manage resources, timelines, and budgets for their product development projects.
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget following IML’s stage gate process
Regulatory Compliance:
- Prepare for regulatory changes and ensure readiness for compliance with industry standards, in coordination with our central regulatory office.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
What you Bring:
Technical Expertise:
- A technical background in packaging and label printing technologies is a plus
- A chemical background is also a plus
Strategic Vision:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Project Management:
- Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders from different departments.
Creative Problem-Solving:
- Ability to think outside the box and encourage innovative solutions.
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
Preferred Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience (ideally in the packaging and/or label printing industry)
- Experience in product and process development within the packaging segment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
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