Vice President of Research and Development
Georgia Pacific Packaging are seeking a Vice President Research and Development.
The Vice President of Research and Development will lead the innovation, research, and development initiatives within GP Packaging's Innovation Institute®.
This role is responsible for directing all aspects of the organization's R&D policies, objectives, and strategies to improve the business's competitive position and profitability.
The VP will report to the President of Packaging and oversee R&D activities across Corrugated, Mailers, and Hummingbird® (digital printing) resources, as well as the Packaging Design and testing lab organizations.
This leader will play a crucial role in developing preferred partnerships with our key strategic customers, including some of the world's leading brands and E-Commerce companies.
This role will be located at GP's Innovation Institute® in Norcross, outside Atlanta GA Some days at GP Headquarters downtown, some travel (20-30%) to GP plants and/or customers.
What You Will Do
* Lead the R&D team to deliver against the vision of the packaging business; steward the Innovation Institute® brand and physical plant
* Advance the culture and talent position of the organization
* Develop preferred partnerships with key strategic customers
* Leverage the Innovation Institute® as a "customer showroom" and the Design Capability as a customer-facing innovation engine
* Collaboratively identify Mutual Value Opportunities
* Execute project work to address customer pain points / desired outcomes
Drive optimization opportunities across the business where the R&D team brings comparative advantage to the table
* Utilize design to improve performance, reduce cost or improve runability of key items
* Oversee testing and technical support for Containerboard Mills and Corrugated, Mailers, and Hummingbird® operations and quality organizations, with an emphasis on rapid, data-driven issue resolution.
* Contribute to business opportunities where appropriate (examples: board grade optimization, flute profile optimization, plant debottlenecking, implementation of quality standards & statistical process control, etc.)
Profitably explore and invest against new growth opportunities
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Proven experience in a senior R&D leadership role, preferably within the packaging, paper, film, or converting industries.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and optimization.
* Experience partnering with large FMCG or E-Commerce companies to drive innovation and sustainability.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
* Strong business acumen with a focus on aligning R&D efforts with financial goals and market strategies.
* Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field is preferred but not mandatory; relevant exp...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Atlanta, US-GA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Science
- Recruiter: Georgia-Pacific
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 162808-en_US-US-GA-ATLANTA1
- Posted: 2024-09-19 08:46:56 -
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