R&D Development Center Manager
4 days ago
Cardedeu
ppbRD Development Center Manager /b /p pbLocation: /b Cardedeu, Barcelona, ES; Sant Cugat, ES /p pbDepartment: /b RD/Innovation Management /p pbJob Type: /b Full-time | Shift: On site | Employment: Employee /p pbReporting to: /b RD Cluster Head or EVP RD Innovation Sustainability /p pbScope: /b Lead the direction and operational excellence of the RD Development Center, focusing on new product implementation and quality in execution. Hold strong knowledge and skills in relevant product platforms, ensuring high levels of experience is available for support. Validate and industrialize projects to meet all necessary standards and requirements, identifying and delivering on customer and competitive needs with an emphasis on cost innovation, superiority, and sustainability. Ensure proper handover to sites for scale-up and continuous improvement. /p h3About the Team /h3 ul liSustainability: Implement and scale sustainable business practices across operations and value chain, focusing on reducing environmental impact while maximizing circularity and enhancing value creation. /li liProduct Innovation: Creating new and improved packaging designs that meet the evolving needs of customers across various industries. /li liCost Innovation: Value creation by reducing the costs associated with producing or delivering a product or service, while maintaining or improving its quality and performance. /li /ul h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead and manage the RD Development Center and technical team, ensuring alignment with the company’s innovation and sustainability objectives. /li liContribute and develop the roadmap of the ONE RD CPI team to constantly improve the efficiency, creativity, business impact of the team and directly manage part of the roadmap. /li liMaintaining relationships with clients and finding creative ways to expand the Business. /li liLead key projects to support business goals. /li liMonitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals. /li liServe as part of the organization’s leadership team and contribute to the development and execution of strategic decisions. /li liResponsible for following and ensuring team’s adherence to the Berry Safety guidelines. /li liDevelop and implement strategic plans for the development center, focusing on market demands and collaborations with the different expert and advance centers. /li liOversee the execution of RD projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. /li liLead implementation of restaging products for existing portfolio of site of relevancy. /li liPartner with key stakeholders on the definition of business continuity plans and security of supply initiatives. /li liConduct all final qualifications necessary to confirm the feasibility for industrialization and prepare the required documentation for handover to the sites of production. /li liParticipate in continuous improvement plans and follow up on launches at site or multisite level. /li liFoster a collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams across Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, and Wellness sectors (when applicable). /li liCo-Leading implementation and overseeing processes streamlining, optimizing and improving product consistency. /li liManage the allocation of human resources and oversee the development center’s budget. /li liPrepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders. /li liMentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of excellence, feedback and continuous learning. /li /ul h3Key Performance Indicators /h3 ul liStrategic Plan Development and Implementation: ul liNumber of strategic plans developed and executed. /li liPercentage of projects initiated based on market demands and collaborations. /li /ul /li liRD Project Execution: ul liPercentage of RD projects completed on time and budget. /li liQuality rating of completed projects (based on predefined standards). /li /ul /li liIndustrialization Feasibility and Documentation: ul liPercentage of projects successfully handed over to production sites. /li /ul /li liContinuous Improvement, BCP, SOS and Launch Follow-up: ul liSuccess rate of product launches at site or multisite level. /li liNumber of business continuity plans implemented. /li liNumber of securities of supply initiatives implemented. /li /ul /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology). /li liMinimum of 10 years of experience in RD, with at least 5 years in a managerial role. /li liProven track record of leading successful RD projects and managing high‑performing teams. /li liStrong knowledge of industrial processes, technology and qualification principles. /li liExcellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. /li liAbility to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. /li liExperience in the Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, or Wellness sectors is highly desirable. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr