Packaging Technologist – Sustainable Solutions

We are currently looking for a Packaging Technologist with a passion for innovation and sustainability, to join a growing team. This is a truly exceptional opportunity to join a company at the forefront of technology when it comes to sustainable packaging solutions. On top of joining a dynamic and fast-moving company that prizes innovation and insight, a great appeal to this role is the initial 3 to 4 month period working in one of Australia’s most attractive destinations. This will be a general induction into the company and its technology with a further period of time devoted to establishing systems and documentation. Subsequent to this, the role will be based in your home country within mainland Europe (due to customer locations, candidates based  in the U.K. will not be considered).

A key objective of this Packaging Technologist role is to act as a technical interface between the company and its customers, conveying the benefits of their unique materials and assisting the transition from existing solutions to a significantly more sustainable option. The ideal candidate will therefore show excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.

This role requires someone with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for Packaging Technology activities across the business;
• Creating and implementing World’s Best Practice in terms of our processes and documentation;
• Ensuring that our packaging strategies and processes are aligned to World’s Best Practice and in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets and which enable the company to function and compete effectively in the market;
• Evaluating the challenges faced by the business and taking action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities, such as ensuring that our products and NPD paths are consistent with packaging regulations;
• Contributing to overall business strategy and aligning development of materials to meet changing market demands;
• Working in an NPD capacity alongside the broader team to assist in directing and supporting the creation of new products;
• Taking ownership of packaging documentation and liaising with external companies to ensure that materials and products comply with all the relevant laws and where possible can be certified compliant;
• Liaising with customer pack tech teams and ensuring they are provided with all relevant documentation.

Candidates must tick the following boxes:

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development;
• Education at degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience;
• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills;
• Results orientated outlook with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines;
• Commercial and financial experience and acumen;
• Technical mindset;
• Demonstrable experience with a proven track record in strategic leadership, delivering effective strategies, policies, processes, and systems

This opportunity is a great way into a dynamic organisation with aspirations to make a difference to the planet.