R&D LifeCycle Management (LCM) Leader (m/w/d)

R&D LifeCycle Management (LCM) Leader (m/w/d) Job Description Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®.
At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark. At heart, you're a learner and a natural leader, someone who takes the initiative to improve things and brings others along in the process.
You hold yourself to the highest standards of integrity and quality, consistently turning your responsibilities into a lasting success story.
In this role, you'll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide.
We'll be Unstoppable Together. About You In this role, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. As part of the R&D Tissue team, The LifeCycle Management (LCM) team oversees nurturing products in market for their area of responsibility: * New product launches * Product design cost savings (DTV – Design To Value) * Technical support to ensure Business continuity and compliance, including material, quality or sourcing issues As the R&D LifeCycle Management (LCM) Leader for Intimate and Professional Care, your primary objective will be overseeing and managing our Dry Bath Tissue and Tissue Wipers product ranges in Western Europe.
You will work closely with our manufacturing mills to provide product and process expertise, as well as R&D leadership for the development and implementation of Design To Value and local renovation plans, ensures business continuity and compliance of materials and products. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the launch of centrally led innovation projects and champion of consumer interests Location: Mill based in Koblenz Mill (Germany). Travel: There will be up to 25% travel involved with this role, possibly more at the early stages to learn the process, assets and develop your network in our matrix organization. Key Responsibilities: Design To Value: * Accountable for DTV target delivery in their area of responsibility, influences and manages stakeholders End to End (E2E) through target setting, technical development and programme implementation to ensure R&D targets are met. * Leads the management of DTV initiatives within their BU from idea to implementation, including any technical development and through change control and Innovation (IMF) processes as relevant. Business continuity: * Leads and coordinates with local manufacturing, quality and marketing teams all trial and project work related to business continuity programmes on materials & product trials and qualification. * Champions the interests of consumers and product quality by interfacing with Operations, Marketing and Quality.
Partner with Quality, and marketing to identify & challenge quality issues and drive mill teams to develop plans to address them whilst providing required technical support . Innovation: * Ensure technical readiness through hand over with Product Development Team for the implementation of centrally designed innovation. * Owns the E2E development and implementation of locally-led innovation or renovation projects in collaboration with the local teams. Stakeholder management: * Acts as the local expert for their product and manufacturing processes. * Manages and anticipates all communication needs to key stakeholders and escalates as appropriate to senior leadership to get timely support To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required Qualifications * Bachelor Degree in a major scientific or engineering discipline * Previous significant professional experience in production and product development/ manufacture, ideally of tissue products, alternatively of other fast moving consumer goods * Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes. * Demonstrated influencing skills, ability to manage without authority to drive projects quickly and effectively utilizing project management, lean capabilities and communication skills * Solid problem-solving skills with understanding of process development/process control, and an eye for creative solution and optimization opportunities * Competent with data handling and working with systems, and experience with statistical analysis and software * Fluent English and local language proficiency preferred. Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful.
If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process.
A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website. And finally, the fine print…. For ARBEX to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that shape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to ARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.
We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.
Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only.
ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Onsite Primary Location Koblenz Mill Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time