Nigeria Bottling Company Plc

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.



Education levelExperience neededDesired candidate profile

The Packaging Specialist reports to the Packaging Development ManagerPurpose of the Job:To monitor, control and qualify line/field trials on all packaging materials which will meet quality requirements and delivery of the products as per the schedule within BP complying with regulatory bodies and project budget.
Activities:

Actively manage packages change for local activities and projects within budget and deadline and ensure achievement of set objectives.
Contribute to trouble shooting and problem solving for all packaging issues in all product range
Coordinate and align with supplier/plant teams on Packaging change projects till line commissioning
Update/create all relevant packaging specifications.
Actively participate in Packaging optimization for all packaging formats
Actively support/conduct technical implementation; line trials, packaging qualification and validation
Training of personnel on any modifications or new equipment installations as regards packaging change
Initiate and support all packaging improvement initiatives.
Participate on any ongoing initiatives from group/KO
To carry out any other projects as directed by Management
Quality Management

Ensure that the packaging quality is as per the specifications agreed with respective suppliers
Follow up with suppliers of packaging materials in ensuring that quality issues/complaints are resolved and action plan in place to mitigate reoccurrence.
Work with Manager to implement innovative solutions to any packaging issues raised by market
Enforce company safety and sanitation regulations in plant as per company policy
Suppliers Management

Manage the supply packaging function to achieve both short and long term objectives
Ensure suppliers deliver the packaging in line with the commercial terms and service level agreement
Work in close collaboration with relevant units to ensure that packaging material supplier selection process criteria is properly done.
Maintain effective working relationship with suppliers of packaging materials beneficial to the business
Market Development

Participate in Marketing calendar selection, including New ideas suitable with production lines capability.

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