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DS Smith

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Design
  • Edinburgh, +1
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AI generated summary

  • You must have project management experience, packaging industry knowledge, strong communication skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • You will drive innovation, develop solutions, manage projects, support sales, engage with customers, enhance margins, and ensure successful project delivery while aligning with strategic goals.

Requirements

  • Excellent project management track record
  • Implementation of continuous improvement and value engineering programmes
  • Experience in the Packaging industry, ideally in a technical/design role
  • Good technical understanding of our materials and box performance factors
  • Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills
  • Enthusiastic, influential and strives for excellence
  • An ability to develop and execute alternative solutions
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving
  • Excellent project and time management skills
  • Good communication skills – written and verbal
  • Manage and prioritise your activity to maximise value creation, business retention and profitable growth
  • Commit to your personal development programs for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Drive the DS Smith’s Innovation Agenda, delivering our business value proposition to customers.
  • Instigate, develop and deliver proactive, insight-based innovation and management of the innovation pipeline.
  • May be responsible for ideating new solutions, producing high-quality visuals, prototypes and contributing to the iterative concept analysis and testing process.
  • Manage projects/resources as required.
  • Innovation Specialist I covers medium to large multi-site business unit(s) or may work at the Divisional or Group level.
  • Be a game changer as we invent, re-imagine and redefine packaging.
  • The Design for Innovation Specialists will ensure we deliver added value through innovation, continuous improvement projects, market insight and research.
  • The work will deliver a unique, best-in-class proposition, which will excite customers to want to work with us.
  • They will be able to meet with customers, discuss ideas and offer relevant solutions.
  • Drive the Innovation Agenda using our unique solution driven approach to deliver our Value Proposition to Customers whilst achieving profitable growth for DS Smith.
  • Support our Sales Team during opportunities that arise, scoping out technical requirements and presenting the best solution that maximises the chances of successful conversion.
  • Support the team in onboarding new business to ensure we ‘get it right first time.’
  • Support and when applicable lead Impact and PackRight Centre visits.
  • Deliver margin enhancement projects and contractual VE agreements.
  • Provide technical support to customers, both remotely and at their premises.
  • Walk Customer lines identifying, proposing and managing ongoing technical improvements.
  • Deliver the innovation agenda to develop commercially viable solutions aligned to the insight, category management and specific customer challenges.
  • Support the IC content development, Strategic Innovation Sessions and bespoke Packright customer sessions.
  • Monitor and co-ordinate the key projects that are aligned to Design and Innovation strategic goals.
  • Regularly review to ensure they are on track to deliver the committed results and ensure successful completion of projects.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Design for Innovation Specialist?

The primary responsibility is to drive DS Smith's Innovation Agenda, delivering business value propositions to customers through proactive, insight-based innovation and management of the innovation pipeline.

Is this role focused on a specific geographical area?

Yes, this role manages and delivers programmes and projects across the UK North Cluster.

What skills are essential for a candidate in this position?

Essential skills include excellent project management, strong communication and presentation skills, good technical understanding of materials, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to develop alternative solutions.

Will the Design for Innovation Specialist work with customers directly?

Yes, the Specialist will meet with customers to discuss ideas and offer relevant solutions as part of delivering innovative propositions.

Are there opportunities for personal development in this role?

Yes, the role encourages commitment to personal development programs for continuous improvement.

What type of projects will the Design for Innovation Specialist be involved in?

Projects may include operational excellence, sustainability commitments, technical support for customers, delivering margin enhancement projects, and developing commercially viable solutions.

What are the minimum educational or experiential requirements for this role?

The role requires experience in the Packaging industry, ideally in a technical or design role, along with a track record in project management and continuous improvement programs.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Benefits include a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, sharesave scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme among others.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, regular travel to DS Smith and customer sites is required as part of the role.

How does DS Smith view diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

DS Smith aims to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce, striving to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly and has an equal opportunity to succeed.

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DS Smith

Redefining Packaging for a Changing World

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization.

Benefits

  • Be Caring

    Be caring We take pride in what we do and we care about our customers, our people and the world around us.

  • Be Challenging

    Be challenging We are not afraid to constructively challenge each other and ourselves to find a better way forward.

  • Be Trusted

    Be trusted We can always be trusted to deliver on our promises.

  • Be Responsive

    Be responsive We seek new ideas and understanding and are quick to react to opportunities.

  • Be Tenacious

    Be tenacious We get things done.