Design for Variation Specialist
hace 5 días
Swadlincote
About the roleWe're looking for a Design for Variation Specialist to help drive smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable packaging solutions at DS Smith.Based within one of the world's leading Global Automotive Distribution Centres, you'll be part of our Mercia Design & Innovation Team, who play a key role in designing, maintaining and enhancing packaging solutions for a major customer's global aftermarket network.In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying and delivering packaging improvement opportunities that create real value through:Reduced customer costsOptimised supply chain performanceImproved product protection & damage reductionImproved sustainability impactsYou'll oversee the day-to-day management of packaging Bills of Materials, while also identifying opportunities to simplify, rationalise and standardise our packaging range using an 80/20 mindset.This is a collaborative, hands-on role where you'll work closely with:Our customer and their 3PL providerCreative and Automotive DesignersInternal technical, operational and commercial teamsMain Responsibilities will include:Design & InnovationDevelop fit-for-purpose packaging solutionsProduce conceptual/local prototypes and manage materialsCreate technical drawings, reports and packaging specificationsSupport NPI processes, internal trials and quality improvementsCreate inbound & outbound logistics pallet plansProvide design-for-implementation and creative supportContinuous ImprovementApply DS Smith Way principles to drive ongoing improvementsBuild CI pipelines to deliver annual packaging spend savingsOptimise systems, metrics and standards to maximise performanceCollaboration & CommunicationBuild strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teamsClearly communicate project requirements and business benefitsRepresent DS Smith with professionalism and customer focusData & AnalysisManage and interpret large data sets with strong attention to detailProduce compelling justification documents outlining benefitsHealth, Safety & EnvironmentTake ownership for safe ways of workingPromote a proactive culture of safety and continuous improvementAbout youTo succeed, you'll need strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate clearly, and the creativity to turn insights into innovative, practical packaging solutions.Minimum requirements:EssentialGCSEs (or equivalent)Experience designing packagingStrong competence in MS OfficeConfident user of CAD and graphics softwareUnderstanding of 2D/3D drawingsSelf-motivated, detail-focused and able to drive project momentumAble to work collaboratively and communicate effectivelyDemonstrates DS Smith values: Caring, Challenging, Trusted, Responsive & TenaciousDesirableA-levels or degree in a design-related subjectKnowledge of corrugated automotive packaging & supply cyclesExperience in manufacturing or warehousing environmentsStrong commercial awarenessApply now and become part of a team that challenges the ordinary and leads with innovationBenefitsCompetitive salary25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension scheme, life assurance and income protectionSalary sacrifice electric car schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee DiscountsCycle to work schemeLocation: Swadlincote - Mercia Global Automotive Distribution CentreWorking hours : Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:00pmAbout usWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!Fair recruitment at DS SmithTo fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria#LI-CE #DSMISCTPBN1_UKTJ