The core activity involves introducing new business by engaging with Category to identify opportunities, supporting Make v Buy proposals, conducting cost-benefit analyses via Site Impact Assessments, and coordinating launches.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the New Product Introduction Program, ensuring alignment with DFM & PUCC principles and completing Site Impact Assessments for all NPIs.
* Engage stakeholders to define clear briefs and estimate costs, time, and resources for implementation.
* Prioritize and select projects, capturing resource requirements, milestones, and savings via SLT-endorsed Site Impact Assessments.
* Manage key internal and external stakeholders, including Category Supply Chain, Manufacturing Strategy, and Portfolio Optimization.
* Project manage cross-functional teams to execute approved projects and capture benefits.
* Implement Technical Risk Assessments in conjunction with R&D before NPIs are transferred to the site.
* Support Value Engineering and Procurement initiatives during NPI introductions.
* Identify training needs for Technical NPI and develop training plans to address these needs.
* Foster collaboration among functions through Process Prioritization listings.
* Lead monthly Technical Review meetings and weekly Technical NPI Team Meetings.
* Maintain compliance with Halal requirements and Haleon's EHS standards.
* Perform duties in a compliant manner, adhering to site SOPs and relevant legal requirements.
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
* Hold a third-level qualification in an engineering or Science discipline.
* Principal Consumer Scientist, EMEA-LATAM.
* Working knowledge of Process Validation Requirements for new product introduction and process optimization changes.
* HR Systems and People Management.