Company

Kandhu Recruitment LtdSee more

addressAddressWembley, Greater London
type Form of workPermanent
salary Salary£50,000 - £70,000/annum
CategoryScientific

Job description

Reporting to the NPD Director the successful candidate will take responsibility for the Packaging Development and Innovation Programme and Sustainable Packaging Strategy

THE BUSINESS

OUR CLIENT Is a vibrant, fast growing manufacturer of premium snack foods, supplying most of the major multiple retailers, both with branded and retailer own-label products.

THE ROLE

Design the Packaging activity road map and lead the delivery of the Innovation & NPD packaging related plans.

Ensure legal compliance for waste and accurate technical data (spec) are provided for all NEW packaging materials.

Champion the NPD stage & gate process on all aspects of Packaging development (Innovation, Novation & Renovation), hence ensuring coordination of factory trials, creation of packaging specifications for the factory, & support to the team for product launches.

Support the artwork and Packaging Development process through technologists and Artwork team and NEW palletisation guidelines, post implementation reviews

Support the design and lead the Packaging Sustainability programme, which will form part of the wider Europe Snacks Group Sustainable packaging strategy.

Attend relevant Packaging and Sustainability Trade shows & relevant Expert events to stay ahead of the challenges facing the industry and planet

Translate external environmental sustainability factors affecting the packaging agenda in recommendations which will help the business to stay on track with peer group across the market.

Continually support the performance optimisation of packaging material machinability and packing technology following recent product launches (EPD and NPD) by managing the partnership with existing and new suppliers

Ensure technical risk assessments are completed for all packaging related changes and provide guidance on how to fully mitigate potential risks. 1st delivery checks and generate SOP and settings to run new films.

Provide packaging expertise and leadership to Production & Engineering team with troubleshooting and manufacturing efficiency improvement initiatives

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We're looking for a candidate that shows enthusiasm, initiative and is well-organised and of course an experienced Packaging Technologist.

  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an FMCG packaging management role (Food or Beverage preferable).

Expertise in all packaging related areas: material properties & machinability (films, laminates, corrugate), packing technologies (vacuum forming, VFFS, heat sealing), printing processes, handling of dry goods, distribution, bulk B to B

If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

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Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

Refer code: 2715376. Kandhu Recruitment Ltd - The previous day - 2024-02-06 15:11

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd

Wembley, Greater London
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