PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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Overview Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of 'Always Advancing to Protect What's Important.' With $13billionin revenue for fiscalyear2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over290manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents,and employs over48,000 individuals. At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit The Consumer Packaging-North America Division has an immediate need for a Product Development Director for Containers. This role will lead the technical support, product development and project execution for a cross-functional team to develop value-added injection molded package solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Product Line Management, Finance, Innovation, Operations, and Engineering & Technical Services to drive successful product development and business growth. Responsibilities Direct the technical support, product development and project execution for a cross-functional team to develop value-added container solutions. Lead a team of Product Development Engineers to ensure project delivery against all agreed project objectives, while fostering growth and skill development. Work closely with the Technical Development Manager and Product Line Management to have the necessary resources to maintain and grow the Containers Product Line. Ensure overall execution of new product developments from concept through to implementation in accordance with the Berry Global stage gate processes. Ensure excellence in communication to all stakeholders throughout the development stages. Work in partnership with Sales, Product Line Management and Operations, to the creation of new business proposals to gain profitable new business and retain current business at acceptable margins. Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience; Masters Degree or MBA is a plus. 10 years' experience with injection molding manufacturing processes, package design, project management, and successful product commercialization. Excellent people management skills with experience in managing direct reports or multi-disciplinary teams. Capability to build/maintain excellent rapport with Sales, Marketing, Product Line management and Operation teams. Proficient organizational and communication skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required for data driven decision making Excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated individual Ability to travel as needed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (Location US-IN-EVANSVILLE Job ID 2024-22684 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Research & Development Location : Address PO BOX 959