1. Work both independently and collaboratively to understand the material application requirements and accurately translate product-level requirements into material-level properties 2. Develop a sustainable material portfolio and recommend off-the-shelf materials 3. Develop tools to streamline material selection and share material knowledge across the business 4. Ability to provide traceable, and validated through certified bodies, mono or composites material’s recycle content, and its end-of-life recyclability. 5.Drive hands-on scientific studies of material performance, from developing testing methods, applying statistical analysis of data to evaluate and specify material parameters critical to functionality and quality 6. Establish and develop relationships with manufacturers/suppliers to identify existing and emerging technologies. Collaborate with partner industries and companies to develop and execute future strategy for environmentally responsible material solutions 7. Communicate findings in a clear, concise manner to multiple levels of audiences, including visualization of data. 8. Develop practical recommendations to inform material selection, design feasibility, and manufacturing process development. 9. Attend sustainability materials trade shows & workshops to expand knowledge of existing or upcoming solutions in the market 10. Knowledge of global/county specific recycling schemes and recycling processes, to understand end of life/post-consumer management of our products: recycling or bury (landfill) or burn (biofuels) 11. Assist in achieving our client's sustainability goals (for example light weighting products, and all plastic use to include more than 40% recycled plastic by 2025).
1.In-depth expertise in material science, structure-property relationships, and characterization of material performance for structural and cosmetic applications, in quantitative terms 2. Experience working with cross functional groups to drive material selection and development 3. Effective in leading multiple development projects simultaneously with local and overseas vendors to achieve high standards and meet fast-paced schedules 4. Effective communication skills. Specifically, you can explain complex issues to a variety of audiences, are able to think about the big picture when communicating and can summarize technical details succinctly. 5. Experience with material processing, testing and developing materials for manufacturing is preferred 6. Experience with a wide range of packaging materials from paper, wood, fiber, plastics and bio-based materials is preferred 7. Understanding of the packaging supply chain and the fit for use criteria for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. 8. Fully understanding materials/products manufacturing processes to evaluate waste produced, and the energy/water used during fabrication, with an aim to assist in goals to reduce. 9. Speaking and writing English is necessary, can speak Mandarin will be a plus.
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GPA Global (GPA) is a revolutionary company rethinking the way traditional packaging business has been done for decades. We are not just another material supplier or trading company – but rather we are a “solutions” company helping our customers to design, develop, and manufacture some of the most creative packaging in the world today. We focus on integrity and creating value for our customers – this is our highest priority. Our customer’s range from the biggest global brands to small up-and-coming companies with exciting products. GPA integrates with our customer’s product development and marketing teams so that when new products are being developed the packaging and displays are being created as well. No longer is packaging an after-thought, but something that is created in unison to build a consistent message and story around the product that is geared toward specific retailers and specific cost targets. The GPA family is a highly skilled collective of minds that are experts in their perspective fields of study. This includes: product development, customer service, packaging design, structural design, industrial design engineering, R&D, hand-craft, Quality control and engineering, import/export logistics, manufacturing for all 8 of our primary materials, vendor management, Human Resources, contract pack-out and assembly, and more. GPA has grown rapidly over the years and will continue to do so for years to come. To continue to create value for our customers we need smart, dedicated people and have rewarding career opportunities at all levels within the organization.
