Packaging Development Technologist

A large FMCG Group which encompasses some of Britain’s most loved brands has an exciting opportunity within their in-house packaging team.  They are looking for someone who exhibits a high level of attention to detail to supportthe Lead Packaging Development Manager with all centrally led packaging change activity.

What will this role achieve?

As a key member of the factory Technical team, the Packaging Technologist will ensure effective day-to-day management of packaging used on site; providing technical support to site-based projects, including managing transit testing, trailing new packaging materials and supporting process investigations.

You will seek opportunities, within packaging or process, for increasing plant efficiencies, reducing waste levels and costs. The role will demand you to work to tight timescales in a constantly evolving and developing environment and been able to work on own initiatives.

What will be your key results?

• Co-ordinate and support a range of packaging implementation projects across the factory product portfolio.
• Implement changes to material specifications to achieve sustained improvements in packaging consistency and functional performance of materials meeting category standards for Quality, Functionality, Cost-Effectiveness, Consumer Acceptance, Stability, Regulatory Compliance, and operational feasibility.
• Supports the execution of projects on a day-to-day basis within the Technical team: Establish packaging materials & dimensions, in coordination with the site technical team, suppliers and the Origination team.
• Produce packaging prototypes / mockups according to packaging brief to illustrate technical possibilities.
• Develop new outer cases/SRPs and pallet pattern configurations.
• Approve artworks correctly within a timely manner, communicating issues through direct manager.
• Support packaging trials going through the site, leading the creation and delivery of relevant packaging documentation e.g. cutter guides, pallet patterns, component drawings, pack. material specifications, technical standards, travel tests and results, line trial protocols and reports.
• When required represent the site’s technical team at supplier reviews. Drives for improvements and inputs vital Vendor Non-Conformances and works with supplier towards closure of issues.
• Support process capability assessments of new and existing equipment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and product specifications at all times during trials.

What do you need for this role?

Crucial

• Scientific background essential – experience working with lab testing equipment, etc.
• Systems and software knowledge to include Microsoft packages
• Efficient time leadership skills.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under pressure
• High level of attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate

Preferred

• Experience in a role within a FMCG environment
• Degree level education in a technical field
• Excellent interpersonal ability
• Proven track record in maintaining good working relationships.
• Good presentation skills (written & verbal) & strong analytical skills.