Working with the worlds’ best companies to create breakthrough packaging.

Client facing packaging manager, responsible for global development and procurement of e-commerce packaging for big brand names in Beauty, Food & Beverage, Luxury Homewares, Health & Nutrition. THG Ingenuity is an e-Commerce platform consisting of integrated marketing + worldwide fulfilment.

Global role based out of Chicago, USA. Packaging design and deployment into US and EU regional business units, including:Sustainability - Redesign of existing seasonal ranges for improved recyclabilityConnectivity - Connected packaging technology development to enable re-use business modelsInnovation - Equipment development for individual compostable flow wraps; Rigid plastic tool development for re-usable PET containersConsumer - Pack prototyping for research and insight… Show more Global role based out of Chicago, USA. Packaging design and deployment into US and EU regional business units, including:Sustainability - Redesign of existing seasonal ranges for improved recyclabilityConnectivity - Connected packaging technology development to enable re-use business modelsInnovation - Equipment development for individual compostable flow wraps; Rigid plastic tool development for re-usable PET containersConsumer - Pack prototyping for research and insight generation Show less

Creation of UK packaging efficiency strategy and programme management of project pipeline. Responsibility from identifying transformational platform opportunities, project chartering and scoping to tracking progress, updating global programme board and aligning business stakeholders to prioritise and implement savings in factories.

Leadership of market growth projects for M&M's and Maltesers chocolate brands within Supply & Operational Planning division.Working within S&OP process, lead, motivate and engage cross-functional teams locally and remotely to deliver project inputs to Mars’ project framework and represent project portfolio within business segment meetings, experience including:- Delivery of multiple large scale projects simultaneously from development to execution and learning review- Launch of… Show more Leadership of market growth projects for M&M's and Maltesers chocolate brands within Supply & Operational Planning division.Working within S&OP process, lead, motivate and engage cross-functional teams locally and remotely to deliver project inputs to Mars’ project framework and represent project portfolio within business segment meetings, experience including:- Delivery of multiple large scale projects simultaneously from development to execution and learning review- Launch of New Product Development, Limited Editions and Brand Activations across multiple markets (UK, Europe, + Global interaction)- Program management for Occasions business segment; developing a pipeline of activities across several years to deliver growth ambition.- Negotiation with business functions across supply chain to drive projects to right conclusion / turn around failing activities. Including leading teams through tough trade-off conversations- Maximising speed to market with thorough risk management to mitigate impact on product quality. Also ensured quality in-market, including incident resolution. Show less

Responsible for translating insights into a 3-5 year pipeline of feasible pack solutions ready for launch.Experience including:- Design of focus group research and workshops to identify customer and consumer requirements- Development of innovation road maps for Mars brands, leveraging feasible and viable new technology platforms identified- Industrialisation of multiple packaging solutions, resulting in successful launch- Creation and alignment of innovation strategies… Show more Responsible for translating insights into a 3-5 year pipeline of feasible pack solutions ready for launch.Experience including:- Design of focus group research and workshops to identify customer and consumer requirements- Development of innovation road maps for Mars brands, leveraging feasible and viable new technology platforms identified- Industrialisation of multiple packaging solutions, resulting in successful launch- Creation and alignment of innovation strategies, from initiation to work programme definition and opportunity identification; flexing approach to meet needs of multiple internal customers.- Managed delivery of packaging-led product launches through External Factory and with Suppliers from briefing and selection of external partners through to design development and implementation- Experience in gaining cross-regional support for controversial developments, resulting in best practice and a business case for investment- Representing projects within senior stakeholder groups at Global and Regional level, within Segment Business Teams and as Technical Lead within functional project teams. Show less

Responsible for creative development of chocolate experiences from consumer insight and idea generation to translation into product and pack prototypes.Experience including:- Management of creative agencies and external suppliers to deliver multiple successful product launches- Planning and facilitation of consumer focus groups, idea brainstorming and running internal workshops - Internal alignment and collaboration with stakeholders- Experience of working with rapid… Show more Responsible for creative development of chocolate experiences from consumer insight and idea generation to translation into product and pack prototypes.Experience including:- Management of creative agencies and external suppliers to deliver multiple successful product launches- Planning and facilitation of consumer focus groups, idea brainstorming and running internal workshops - Internal alignment and collaboration with stakeholders- Experience of working with rapid prototyping technologies and model making to bring ideas to life Show less

Experience in management of graphic design and systems development projects while gaining a diploma in Professional Studies during internship at Mars Drinks Basingstoke