Job Description

Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives.

Our vision is to create a world where people can enjoy optimal protection against the risk they are exposed to. Whether at work or during their leisure time, people require the right protection for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there than increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Specialist Global Packaging works very closely with cross-functional teams in the development of project scope and related timelines which meet the goals and priorities of the project. Functions include: Marketing, QA, Regulatory, Creative Team, Internal and External Plant members, Suppliers and Printers. This role project manages the development of product packaging solutions for Ansell\xe2\x80\x99s diverse portfolio of industrial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products, requiring strong cross functional support and collaboration in ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and in specification.

RESPONSIBILITY & SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Facilitate inputs required for packaging design projects
• Ensure correct inputs and process are adhered to within the artwork management systems
• Monitor production artwork development from agency handoff through & including final materials
• Facilitate resolution of artwork file or printing issues with supplier/printer
• Monitor all design extensions & adaptations across multiple structures and substrates for optimal design and print production results
• Consult, collaborate, and collect the packaging copy with the Ansell cross-functional team
• Develop, communicate, and manage project priorities, timelines and status to internal and external partners across multiple time zones.
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of issues within and between projects or team
• Follows up to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations
• Ensure compliance to processes and establish discipline to standardized ways of working
• Assist in every portion of the approval process between internal and external partners, ensure alignment at every step of the design and activation process.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings related to packaging project execution
• Facilitate online proofing process, timeline, consolidation and resolution of artwork changes
• Communicate artwork revisions
• Ensure all content is reviewed and approved by all business stakeholders
• Liaise with factories, suppliers and service providers to ensure produced packaging meets expectation standards and required specifications for production
• Serve as point person for Regulatory Affairs and Product Portfolio Managers to ensure that packaging designs meet regulatory and legal requirements across regions
• Responsible for the collection of packaging project inputs; partner with stakeholders to secure and validate the necessary inputs to effectively execute the project
• Ensure suppliers are completing tasks and forms to the prescribed timelines
• Ensure all projects\xe2\x80\x99 feedback is properly tracked and documented and has been reviewed and agreed upon by all appropriate stakeholders
• Demonstrate proficiency with on-line web tools and other tools & technology as required by the business
• Any other tasks that the manager determines as needed for this position

• Diploma or Degree within appropriate discipline such as Business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the required job.
• 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in project management and packaging development
• Experience developing artwork and managing the artwork process from development to approval is a must
• Experience Launching New Products or Redesigns in a Manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Sector and Design Agencies will be beneficial
• Experience in B2B,B2C or corporate creative/production design will be beneficial
• Strong English oral and written communication skills
• Good understanding of effective creative packaging design practices, trends, techniques and processes.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to identify and execute effective solutions
• Ability to work well in a team environment and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues across the company and client stakeholders
• Detailed organizational skills
• Ability to lead projects and adapt to the requirements of various projects
• Ability to build new relationships and nurture existing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite, Outlook,Teams,Adobe Creative Suite)

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