AddressApollo Health & Beauty Care (Apollo) is a premium developer of private label and control label health & beauty care products and leverages unique expertise and experience in developing national brand-equivalent products designed to compete equivalently with the most popular national brands. The largest private label and control label personal care manufacturer in Canada, Apollo has formidable penetration and distribution in the North American marketplace and also services customers throughout Central and South Asia, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Building on our core values of Excellence and Commitment, Apollo has established itself as a market leader that attracts the industry's top talent. We are currently searching for an energetic, motivated Batcher to join our Team!
POSITION SCOPE:
Apollo Health and Beauty Care is looking for an experienced Packaging Specialist to join our Product Development Team. As part of our team, you will collaborate cross-functionally across internal teams of R&D, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and external stakeholders/vendors/partners to ensure effective and efficient development and function of all packaging related needs are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Packaging Sourcing : Conduct feasibility assessments of new packages as they relate to functionality, quality, cost, timing, manufacturability and productivity.
- Packaging Testing: Create and follow test methods and SOPs related to Packaging Development and provide technical support to suppliers. Create and verify detailed packaging specifications, material compatibility and dispensing characteristics.
- Packaging Design & Artwork : Collaborate with designers and suppliers to design all labels and boxes to capture customers expectations and various regulatory requirements of the international territories we are distributed in.
- Project Management: Develop a detailed critical path for ongoing projects, defining the scope and timeline and assigning team members to specific tasks. Coordinate internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Production Support : Support Engineering & Production teams to execute new product launches and provide on-site support during new product launches to floor personnel. Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, cost reduction actions and/or to address potential risks and resolve non-conformities when identified.
- Vendor Management : Maintain relationships with current vendors and source and develop relationships with potential new vendors. Audit/Review co-packers and suppliers, evaluate vendor performance and drive necessary corrective actions to ensure deliverables will be met.
- College/University degree specializing in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering/Technologists, Package Design, or a similar discipline.
- 3 5 years consumer packaged goods experience with a proven history of taking new products to market
- Computer knowledge and skills MS project, Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Office
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience with regulations and GMP requirements
- High level of organizational skills, including attention to details, ability to multi-task and capable of managing projects simultaneously
Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties outlined in this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apollo will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.
