POSITION TITLE: Packaging Technologist (FTC)
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Packaging Development Manager
CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract, 14 months.
LOCATION: Isle of Islay or Glasgow, Scotland, UK
POSITION OVERVIEW
Bruichladdich have exciting brands, an ambitious innovation pipeline and a strong sustainability ethos. As packaging technologist, you will be responsible for the development, introduction and ongoing management of all aspects of packaging, across the portfolio, for new and existing products. This is a key role that requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams internal and external to the business.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Champion the NPD gate process on all aspects of packaging development (Innovation, Renovation and Optimization)
* Support brand technically in the design process, to ensure risks are identified in the process and mitigate
* Build and maintain accurate timelines for all projects, highlighting risks and managing deviations
* Support the bottling team to ensure packaging is designed to run efficiently on the bottling lines
* Sourcing and implementing sustainable packaging solutions
* Oversee artwork creation
* Attendance at proofings and first productions of packaging materials
* Develop and maintain supplier relationships
* Create and manage packaging specifications / samples that set the standards for bottling.
* Create bottling instructions
* Lead bottling trials
* Attendance at first bottling productions and creation of reports
* Implement project evaluation, learnings, and successes
* Sourcing and implementing optimization projects for: sustainability, cogs, quality, suppliers, new processes, new materials
* Liaise and co-ordinate with key stakeholders including - Marketing, Remy-Cointreau, Suppliers, Procurement, Operations and Quality ensuring key stakeholders are always engaged and up to date
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
* Proven experience in a packaging development role.
* Excellent knowledge of packaging materials.
* Proven understanding and delivery of NPD, Packaging optimization and renovation projects
* Passion for reducing environmental impact and finding sustainable solutions
* Understanding of Bottling, Supply chain and Procurement processes.
* Full understanding of the product and packaging design development processes.
* Excellent communication and written skills.
* Ability to manage key stakeholder’s expectations and influence at all levels in the business
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Creativity, innovative, problem-solving capability
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to travel as required
* Driving license (not essential)
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