Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist - Full Time Permanent Position

Must have experience of plastic packaging, Bottles, Doy packs and satchets and Glass bottles and Jars

Panesar Foods Ltd, Tipton, West Midlands

The Company:

At Panesar Foods, we believe in chef-driven practices and have an excellent team that has a track record in developing and implementing new food ranges rapidly. As a family-owned leading food manufacturer in the West Midlands that is as creative in its product development, as it is professional in its execution. For some businesses, we are their think tank, for others, we are their food consultant, and to many, we are the agency that handles their entire packaging design and food manufacture as an outsourced function, with our experienced in-house team. We rely on the support of our amazing and diverse workforce to keep the business running smoothly and efficiently. We are constantly looking to improve our working ways to make Panesar Foods an even better and bigger place to work for everybody. Not only do we firmly believe this is the right thing to do, we believe that diverse teams, reflecting the communities they serve, outperform in their service delivery and provide greater value to our customers.

The role

Working as part of our Procurement Department, you will be responsible for assisting in resolving packaging design issues, working on a range of development projects, and working as a functional expert to ensure the packaging products meet set requirements and specifications. That means the day-to-day support within the Procurement team to ensure the company s objectives are met. The ideal applicant will be someone who thrives as a hands-on collaborative team player and is confident in driving daily tasks to ensure the target is achieved.

Job Title: Packaging Technologist

Department: Procurement

Reporting To: Head of Procurement

Direct Reports: None

Key Internal Relationships:

NPD Team

QA & Technical Services Team

Commercial Team

Operations Team

Shift: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Main Duties:

• Working as a functional expert in cross-functional teams to deliver business goals
• You will work on a range of projects including new packaging development projects relating to primary secondary and tertiary packaging formats.
• Responding to a brief that specifies the requirements packaging must meet (e.g. product presentation, identification and labelling, convenience, function, etc).
• Testing packaging designs to ensure its fit for function
• Ensuring that packaging products meet set requirements and specifications, considering what might affect a product, e.g. its fragility, how it responds to light, PH and ingredient makeup, exposure to moisture or temperature change, and how packaging must take account of these aspects. Identify high-risk formulation/packaging and assess testing with suppliers

• Producing samples to try out different materials and designs
• Liaising with site teams

• identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality
• Arranging production trials to test and evaluate packaging until a satisfactory result is achieved, including transit trials

• Evaluating, and selecting suppliers, including Liaising with suppliers to ensure the supply of suitable raw materials.
• Working closely with graphic designers and marketing specialists to ensure that the final look of the packaging is taken into account.

• Identifying and choosing products from suppliers
• Writing and updating reports

• Taking into account environmental considerations, such as biodegradability or recycling opportunities.
• Monitoring quality control tests.
• Liaising with engineers to formulate the most efficient production approach
• Work closely alongside the graphic design department, as well as the client, to ensure the packaging can provide satisfactory brand exposure.
• Identify high-risk formulation/packaging and assess testing with suppliers
• Review of SPT (Structural Packaging Test) reports
• Keep up to date with developments in all aspects of packaging (technology, exhibition, trends)

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:

Excellent project management skills

The ability to analyse and identify key information.

Proven track records

Technical specifications and supply chain support

Ideally with some experience in FMCG/packaging

University degree/Diploma in relevant discipline

Communication

1. All communication requirements must be conducted professionally, positively, and clearly.
2. Precise communication whilst relaying instructions, ensuring that they are delivered in a non-misleading manner.
3. Listening skills must be given equal importance where effective communication is to be achieved.

Team Orientation

1. To work as part of the team that they lead and be a contributor, where possible, to suggest, support, and innovate solutions. To suggest ways of tackling problem situations in a creative and inspirational manner and to have a positive, example-setting approach to all challenges.
2. To contribute to achieving success within the operation profit and loss account by being mindful of actions that might adversely affect operating costs.
3. Support the management team to achieve objectives regarding tackling human resource issues.
4. Guide team members to achieve personal opportunities and respect personal individuality.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal Performance

To take responsibility for personal performance and develop personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge, and competence to fulfil the role.

Values and Behaviours

To encourage and promote the values of the company and to comply with the required standards of conduct.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

To promote, adhere to, and implement the Equal Opportunities policy.

What we offer

In return, we can offer a company that is committed to its values;

People at Panesar are;

Committed

Accountable

Respectful

Engaged

Salary: Competitive (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunity.

Free parking facility

Stable working environment

Progression opportunities available

Apply

If you feel that you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please send your CV, alternatively contact Jahangir Alam, HR Manager on (phone number removed) Ext 1023.

No agency, please.