Packaging Technologist

Job Specification

The Role

• This is a newly created role to support the growth of the department.
• The client are looking for someone with prior experience within a similar role, or for someone with strong transferable skills with a technical background ideally from a food manufacturing background.
• Due to this role being a new position, there is scope to develop the day-to-day responsibilities beyond what is initially scoped within the job description.
• The main purpose of the role will be to execute and deliver packaging projects that will lead to continuous improvement in both product design and performance. This will include the co-ordination of trials within the manufacturing setting.
• Supporting the Packaging Manager in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging legislation and technology relevant to our processes.
• Managing new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required.
• Facilitating and maintaining a date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents.
• Requesting and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials.
• Co-ordinating and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off-site storage facilities
• Coordinating packaging analysis (including migration).
• Participating in HACCP team meetings.

The Person

• Must have a proven track record in a technical role within food manufacturing.
• An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills.
• Goods IT skills.
• Excellent communication.
• High quality leadership skills.