Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Today, Molton Brown is one of the leading global brands in Kao's global cosmetics portfolio. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand it is today, its pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world.

Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown's signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status. Kao and Molton Brown have a passion for integrity, for craftsmanship, for artistry and for giving our consumers the ultimate, quality experience.

The role:

Work within the stage gate (Kaihatsu) development process to manage and accomplish the new product development packaging for all areas of the business for example e-commerce & Hotel. Working with relevant Kaihatsu project teams, so ensure all key tasks are done, and project is launched.
Working within R&D development, taking the lead in packaging development projects collaborating with other matrix partners within Molton Brown organization.
Support the team in packaging, to draft ways of working documents and to continually develop the skills in the packaging team and continuous process improvements in the ways of working where needed.

What you will do:

Manage and develop new products/projects following the MB Kaihatsu process and technical packaging development steps. Ensuring all parties, suppliers and internal teams are clear on what is required and ensure that the best product for the business is delivered on time and to budget
Work with the brand and creative team to be clear on the design and print aesthetic for all new products. Ensure all print trials are managed well leading to clear print specifications, artworks are completed to the project timings.
Ensure all key development and productions standards are established, shared and specifications updated and stored in an accessible way.
Will ensure there is a clear test plan for all new items, and ensure that these are carried out in a timely manner ensuring any issues are dealt with and resolved. That leads to clear specification & performance criteria. Ensure that the product is not only fit for purpose to MB/Kao standards but also will perform to customer expectations.
Keep abreast of ESG options for all materials being proposed in a project and look for ways to 'reduce, reuse, recycle' where possible. Where possible look out and lead specific ESG & innovation ideas for new components, and product ideas.
Manage and process all key paper work Connect / concur etc. Be clear on tasks that are set and goals are achieved for yourself. Help manage the budgets for travel, projects etc Support the departments on the 'ways of working' procedures, ensure clear methods are known and understood on key areas.
Support & represent the department for Packaging / R&D & MB for any initiatives. Including attending events & supporting the management team. Also to review processes and look at opportunities to improve processes and RACI with other areas, so work smarter not just harder.

What you will need:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
Technical subject / product design / understanding of 3D products.
Product development role / working with suppliers.
Good technical understanding of the development steps required to take a product from a concept to stock in store.
Good communications skills, able to work in cross functional teams.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Great eye for details
Ability to be flexible and solution led to enable NPD's to reach the market on time in full.

Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more:If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/

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Packaging Technologist