Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement)

Empresaria Group PLC ·www.empresaria.com

Location Senai, Johor, Malaysia
Work type Remote
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Manufacturing Live
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Head of Graphics & Packaging

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of a global technology company that designs and manufactures household appliances with a focus on innovation and engineering excellence.

Job summary:
As part of our RDD leadership team, the Head of Graphics & Packaging runs a large-scale organisation focussed on the design and development of packaging solutions for all the products and accessories.  The team are distributed between Malaysia Development Centre (MDC), our Philippines Development Centre (PDC), and our China development sites.  This international team provides end-to-end packaging development capability, including structural packaging, literature, artwork and content.  We define the out of box experience, develop the solutions and release the final design for production.  

The Head of G&P is a people leader.  They develop our capability in line with long term business needs: recruiting, coaching and developing our people & building the supporting infrastructure in our processes and our facilities.  They set and explain the long-term vision, including annual goals and objectives.  As the figurehead of a multidisciplinary department, they take accountability for the quality and timeliness of their team’s work, ensuring its productivity and cost effectiveness.  They also define how we engage with partners and suppliers as part of design and development.

Working together with peers across RDD, Operations, Commercial and Quality they are influential in delivering a continuous portfolio of products across all of the product categories.  

As a trusted RDD leader, the Head of G&P role models the right values and foster a high-performance culture.   Key responsibilities include:
 
  • Design, organise and develop the team for sustainable long-term success.
  • Workforce planning.  Attract, recruit and retain talent.  Manage performance and develop our people.  
  • Provide world class tools & develop effective processes.  Set expectations for good practice.
  • Take responsibility for the rigour, quality and timeliness of the departments work.
  • Manage, review and authorise Engineering Change and Concessions.
  • Manage and prioritise our design & engineering resources to deliver maximum value.  
  • Support the operational strategy of Design Engineering.  Lead budget planning, manage spend & eliminate waste.
  • Support our manufacturing and procurement diversification strategy.
  • Identify and manage the team’s organisational interfaces, including teams in UK and SEA RDD, Operations, Commercial and Quality.
    As a people leader running a large RDD function, our Head of Graphics & Packaging plays a key role in the RDD leadership community, encouraging collaboration between functions and leading with the right mindset.  This requires our Head of G&P hold broad competence including technical, managerial, commercial and behavioural.

Key competency areas include:
  • Product development methodology, including the development of artwork, print and packaging.
  • Core design & engineering processes e.g. Requirements Mgmt, Engineering Change Mgmt, Risk & Issue Mgmt
  • Programme and project management.  
  • Product lifecycle and content management tools, such as Teamcentre and Censhare
  • Coaching, mentoring and developing people
  • Managing performance and managing conflict
  • Executing & implementing organisation and process change
  • Managing operating expenses and maximising business impact

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) role?
Empresaria Group PLC is hiring for the Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) job located?
The Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) role with Empresaria Group PLC is based in Senai, MY. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) role remote?
Yes — the Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) position at Empresaria Group PLC is remote. Candidates based in MY are preferred.
Is the Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Empresaria Group PLC.
What experience level is the Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) role?
The Head of Graphics & Packaging (Confidential Search, not to post a job advertisement) position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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