The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:
* A full time and permanent opportunity
* A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility.
* Immediate Starts available
* Progression and Development opportunities
* A competitive basic salary
* Company pension
* Free onsite parking
* Generous Holiday Entitlement
MTrec’s New Client Opportunity:
MTrec Technical are representing our well established and forward-thinking manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Packaging Technologist. If you meet the job specification below, apply now for an immediate response!
The Job You Will Do:
* Support the Packaging Manager in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging legislation and technology relevant to business processes.
* Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required.
* Use the monthly PET and Canning packaging meetings to update on all packaging projects.
* Facilitate and maintain an up-to-date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents.
* Request and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials.
* Co-ordinate and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off-site storage facilities. Carry out visits and audits if required. Training to be provided as necessary.
* Coordinate and manage packaging analysis (including migration).
* Active member of the HACCP team.
* Contribute and help complete the packaging information required for customer specifications.
* Respond to customer and internal packaging queries as required.
* Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day queries, as and when required. This may include supporting and troubleshooting in respect of packaging Non-Conformances.
* Organise and attend supplier progress and performance reviews, as required.
* Support the Packaging Co-ordinator with trials, as required.
* Create internal trial and validation protocols for new / updated packaging, accounting for legislative requirements, and liaising with both suppliers and customers as appropriate.
* Support the Packaging & Projects Manager in reviewing new equipment and packaging processes and developing associated test methods.
* Maintain and update relevant internal SOPs.
* Attend packaging first production runs, where required.
* Carry out internal audits according to agreed schedule.
* Always promote a culture of cooperation with regards to health and safety and lead by good example.
About You:
A good knowledge of packaging processes.
An understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance.
An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks.
Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong organisation and communication skills
Ability to multitask workloads.
Must be a team player and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross functional team environment.
Good standard of written and verbal communication.
Friendly enthusiastic, positive nature with a ‘can do’ attitude