Nordson Packaging, a global leader in Packaging, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

The Innovation Director is responsible for leading the organization’s innovation strategy, fostering a culture of creativity, and implementing projects that drive business growth through new technology, product launching, processes, and services. This role requires a visionary leader with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to drive change across diverse teams.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Innovation Strategy Development:
• Define and implement the organization’s innovation strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for growth through innovation in products, services, and processes.
• Track market trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains competitive.
2. Leadership & Team Management:
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team including Product Line Management, Business Development, Technology Development, Marketing Communications as well as Software Development to achieve project objectives and cultivate a culture of innovation.
• Build cross-functional teams and partnerships across the organization to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Provide clear direction, set priorities, and maintain accountability for innovation initiatives.
3. Project Management:
• Oversee the planning and execution of innovation projects, including pilot programs, prototypes, and product development.
• Establish metrics to evaluate the impact and success of innovation initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of innovation projects with budget and timelines, mitigating risks where possible.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, commercial team, engineering team and other functional team to drive support for innovation efforts.
• Communicate progress and outcomes of innovation initiatives to stakeholders, fostering an understanding of the value of innovation.
• Engage with customers, partners, and industry experts to gather insights that inform the innovation strategy.
5. Continuous Improvement:
• Create an environment that encourages experimentation and accepts failure as a learning opportunity.
• Develop and implement processes to capture and act on feedback from innovation projects.
• Foster an agile approach to continuous improvement, ensuring adaptability to shifting market demands.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Design, or a related field; a master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• 10 years of experience in a senior innovation or strategy role, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing complex, cross-functional projects.
  

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others.
• Deep understanding of market trends, emerging technologies, and innovation methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup).

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, market research, and business modeling.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Collaborative, open-minded, and able to foster a positive culture of creativity and innovation.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Ability to travel domestically up to 60%

Travel Required

None

Minimal

Estimated 40%~50%

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Packaging

Nordson Packaging is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Packaging end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of packaging manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Packaging is a global team that works to create technology that helps efficiently apply adhesives to meet both form and function for a wide variety of packaging applications like tankless technology, self-diagnostic and intuitive touch-screen controls, auto-fill technology, clean-cutoff and self-cleaning applicators, and pattern generation controls. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Packaging. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.