Profession packaging production manager

Packaging production managers define and analyse package units in order to avoid damages or loss of quality of the goods packed. They also design the packaging according the specifications of the product and offer solutions to solve packaging problems.

Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic

Knowledge

• Packaging functions

  Functions and role of packaging in modern society. Structure of the packaging supply chain and the relation between packaging and marketing.

• Types of packaging materials

  Properties of materials that make them suitable for packaging. Conversion of raw materials into packaging materials. Different types of labels and materials used which comply with the correct storage criteria depending on the goods.

• Packaging processes

  Packaging design and development. Decorating and printing processes executed in packaging. Packaging machinery and line operations.

• Production processes

  Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.

Skills

• Test package

  Test and measure characteristics of packaging materials.

• Maintain relationship with suppliers

  Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

• Plan new packaging designs

  Come up with new ideas concerning the size, shape and colour of packaging.

• Maintain relationship with customers

  Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and by supplying after-sales information and service.

• Ensure quality control in packaging

  Implement and monitor activities so that all requirements of packing procedures and packing standards are met at all times.

• Manage staff

  Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

• Demonstrate proficiency in packaging standards

  Work in accordance with the latest developments in domestic and international packaging standards and procedures.

• Conduct detailed evaluation of quality standards

  Evaluate the production, quality or packaging of goods in great detail in order to ensure compliance with the quality standards of the producer.

• Identify innovative concepts in packaging

  Develop creative ideas for materials, packaging formats and printing technologies.

• Provide technical documentation

  Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and compliant with defined requirements and standards. Keep documentation up to date.

• Maintain financial records

  Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.

• Design package

  Develop and design the form and structure of a product's package.

• Promote sustainable packaging

  Apply safe and healthy packaging policies; maximise the use of recycled or renewable source materials; implement clean production technologies.

• Apply safety management

  Apply and supervise measures and regulations concerning security and safety in order to maintain a safe environment in the workplace.

• Comprehend financial business terminology

  Grasp the meaning of basic financial concepts and terms used in businesses and financial institutions or organisations.

• Comply with legal regulations

  Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB