Product Development Manager

What you will enjoy doing

Product Development:

• Clarifies and aligns product specifications and requirements with the customer/supplier and the technical product development team.
• Identifies and resolves technical issues and risks to achieve project goals by considering the whole process chain.
• Specifies product design, mold and sampling requirements (in PDS).
• Plans, participants and reviews of samplings and mold qualifications under technical and economic aspects.

Project Management:

• Executes product development tasks/ projects, coordinates and performs activities from project initiation until project close-out under supervision.
• Develops adequate project plans for managing the project objectives, scope, schedule, resources, budgets.
• Secures production approval and project closing.
• Communicates effectively within the Project organization.

What makes you great

• Degree in technical fields, Engineering, or equivalent experience in related fields.
• Knowledge of polymer materials
• Knowledge of rigid polymer packaging
• Curiosity for technical innovations
• Distinct technical understanding
• Project Management Skills
• Leadership Abilities
• Interpersonal competence and social adaptability
• Distinctive communication skills
• Structured and solution-oriented approach
• Distinctive problem-solving competence
• Well-groomed personality
• Written and Spoken English
• Willingness to travel globally
• Intercultural competency

What you can expect working with us

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible working arrangements.
• ALPLA is an internationally active company that grows with its global customers.
• Leadership in innovation together with operational excellence are key success factors.