Job Title
ICE CREAM PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST – Full‑time, Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week on site)
Location
UK – Sharnbrook, Colworth Science Park. Up to 10% travel.
Reporting
Reports to Packaging Development Manager.
Main Accountabilities
* Support specific ice cream brands, collaborating with packaging managers to deliver the overall innovation programme while keeping a long‑term view of brand packaging needs.
* Work closely with packaging managers to deliver the sustainability agenda, meeting European and local regulations, including Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations.
* Deliver packaging targets such as cost‑saving ideas and waste reduction activities.
* Interface with brand development, supply chain, procurement, product development, processing, CTI, CMI, and packaging suppliers to drive consumer‑focused, innovative and optimised packaging solutions.
Main Responsibilities
* Translate consumer insights, technical requirements and business needs into packaging solutions.
* Lead and support packaging development from brief definition through to scale manufacture for innovation, renovation and operational projects.
* Deliver packaging that meets required quality and technical standards while delighting consumers and building brand love using best‑practice excellence.
* Liaise with packaging converters and material suppliers in the development of packaging components.
* Test and validate technical specifications of packaging components.
* Identify and implement potential cost‑saving activities across the packaging portfolio.
* Comply with the code of business principles, safety, health and environmental requirements, and quality policies, including risk management and environmental awareness.
Skills / Experience / Qualifications
* Technical education in engineering, science, design or packaging.
* Working knowledge of a range of packaging materials and technologies (rigid plastics, flexibles, paper & paperboard).
* Project management and organisational experience.
* Minimum 3 years in an FMCG company, preferably in a packaging function.
* Enthusiasm and passion for packaging, innovation and consumer experience.
* Quick learner, proactive and able to take initiative.
* Positive attitude, mindset and competencies required for teamwork.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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