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Packaging Technologist - Food Industry

Employer
Science Solutions Recruitment
Location
Winsford, Cheshire
Salary
Pension, Negotiable
Closing date
27 Mar 2023

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Sector
Polymers
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details



Role: Packaging Technologist

Salary: DOE

Location: Cheshire



As a packaging technologist, you will be responsible for developing new and existing packaging, utilise design and a creative/analytical mindset, and manage specifications for our client in the bakery sector of the Food Industry and its customers. This includes supporting the requirements of multiple bakery plants and a distribution site.

The role:
  • Ensure optimum output; manage and organise time efficiently.
  • Develop next-gen packaging solutions to maintain a competitive advantage and respond to briefs from the NPD team
  • Deliver a detailed overview/brief to chosen suppliers, liaise with internal departments, and carry each project through to operational approval
  • Plan, organise and oversee internal packaging trials and at supplier sites including pre-production trials and provide a report regarding the outcome
  • Design and manage in-house printed labels as well as consistent development of the software that you will be using.
  • Lead cost-saving and packaging optimisation tasks
  • Manage projects alongside our customers - updating their specification systems, utilising their artwork management systems and ensuring, where possible, that both parties are satisfied with packaging suppliers and the materials used
  • Plan and carry out regular audits alongside our suppliers
  • Work with the Technical department to ensure compliance with BRC legislation, BRC audits and any other customer audits
  • Maintain and consistently develop your understanding of relevant packaging legislation and the recycling industry
  • Maintain good relationships with governing bodies and associations such as OPRL, WRAP, CPI & Campden BRI


Desired; what you will bring to the company:
  • 5+ years' experience preferably in the FMCG sector (i.e. Food/Beverage/Household/Cosmetics)
  • A track record of consistently developing and launching new products to the market.
  • NPD/Development experience from concept through to launch.
  • Experience working with product packaging.
  • Project management capabilities
  • Strong influencing and motivating skills




Key Competences



Advanced expertise within:
  • Innovation Execution
  • Project Management
  • Development of Packaging
  • Health and Safety


Extra:
  • Technical knowledge/experience
  • Process development
  • Supply partnership & relationships
  • Sustainable and responsible sourcing of relevant materials

Company

Science Solutions is a best in class recruitment consultancy, working solely with, and within, the scientific and technical industry sectors. Each of our consultants is an expert in a niche scientific market area, ensuring that we have the understanding and ability to represent you and your experience in the most effective way possible within the job market.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01925 377815
Location
Suite C,
Chadwick House,
Birchwood Business Park,
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 6AE
GB

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