Product Development Manager (Packaging - Film)

UK Hybrid A Global Packaging Manufacturer (Film experience essential) is currently recruiting for a Product Development Lead / Product Development Manager / Technical Manager to lead and direct the product development and technical team in developing and executing product development strategies, programs and material science identification / implementation action plans to deliver sustainable and profitable growth. This role will require extensive experience in blown film manufacturing, with significant experience in a material science, product development and with a wide range of polymers, lamination practices, project management and product commercialization Product Development Lead / Product Development Manager Lead identification and assessment of new polymer resins, additive packages, and extrusion technologies (e.g., multilayer die designs, advanced cooling systems, auto-gauging, and surface treatment methods) Ensure new product developments are compatible with existing blown film extrusion capabilities, including layer configuration, resin throughput, gauge control, and winding systems; when gaps exist, lead the justification and specification of new equipment or process upgrades to support product strategy. Analyze and enhance product portfolio profitability through film structure optimization (layer simplification, downgauging), resin substitution, process efficiency improvements, such as reduced scrap rates, higher output, and product rationalization. Support ..... full job details .....