Print Implementation Manager

Job ID: 92188 / Location: Trier / Start: as soon as possible

JTI is a leading international tobacco and vaping company with operations in more than 130 countries and world-renowned brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we employ over 48,000 people across the globe. In Germany, we are the largest employer in the tobacco industry. Around 1.800 employees at the Trier factory site and the Research & Development Center with Global functions ensure the high quality of our products with great commitment. Our factory in Trier exports all over the world, sets quality standards and makes it one of JTI's most important manufacturing sites.
We are a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies. For more information visit www.jti.com.

In the R&D Packaging Department is an open position as Print Implementation Manager (m/f/d) to fill.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project realization for all printed materials from tipping to shipping case from the project outset, covering the advisor/ expert role in discussions with all internal and external partners (Marketing & Sales, R&D Packaging, other JTI functions and external suppliers).
• Monitor and control usage of only qualified materials for JTI products. Onsite supervision of respective suppliers to ensure JTI quality standards. Coordinate qualification process with suppliers, NTM team, SRA and GSC for material tests.
• Preparation and maintenance of One Time Cost estimates for cross-regional/local packaging development initiatives. Request and check respective OTC quotations.
• Make sure that all internal systems will be used as required (CAPA, TPA, PLM) and support in developing new processes and systems as needed. Initiate and complete projects targeting process improvements and business efficiency enhancement in alignment with other Print & Design Implementation partners as well as the wider Packaging community.

Your Profile:

• University or technical degree in Packaging Technology
• Excellent knowledge of prepress as well as the main printing and converting technologies
• At least 3 years of packaging experience within the FMCG industry (preferably cigarette packaging)
• Global and cross-cultural experience preferred
• Excellent technical skills in Printing and Converting of packaging materials, cigarette manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent packaging material knowledge and Quality Assurance experience
• Comprehensive project management experience: planning to realization
• Excellent English knowledge both written and spoken. Additional foreign language knowledge is advantageous, preferably German
• Computer literacy especially MS Office and PLM Systems. Adobe Acrobat/Illustrator knowledge is considered an asset
• Flexible and willing to travel

Benefits:

• Good work-life balance (30 days annual leave, working hours: 37,5 hours per week)
• Attractive remuneration as well as 13th and 14th salary
• Various development opportunities, complemented by diverse training opportunities
• Open and international working environment with more than 60 nationalities at Trier site
• Health management
• Company pension plan
• Capital-forming benefits
• Canteen and free parking

Diversity:

JTI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We celebrate the differences that make us unique, and strongly believe in a world where you have the freedom to express yourself. Where you can be proud and confident of who you are. A world in which we all can develop to our full potential! Want to know more about Diversity and Inclusion at JTI?

Please visit: https://www.jti.com/de/europe/germany/top-arbeitgeber

Have we aroused your interest?

Take your chance and join one of the "Top Employer 2024" in Germany.
Apply directly with your complete application documents (CV, cover letter & certificates) stating your earliest possible starting date via our online system: www.jti.com/careers (Job ID 92188).