Salary: Basic Salary £30k to £35k + benefits
This position has now been filled.
R&D Packaging Technologist – Fixed‑term contract
Primary Responsibilities
* Support the development of new packaging materials and formats and the continuous improvement of packaging materials across the portfolio
* Act as the packaging specialist on NPD, EPD and RD project teams as required
* Work with R&D and Ops/Engineering to understand material/packaging performance in Operations
* Attend and support Operations Production with packaging issues on the lines
* Arrange and coordinate trials including trial paperwork generation, management of paperwork and being present at arranged trials as part of continuous improvement of existing packaging
* Agree trial materials and dates with suppliers and internally for trials to hit deadlines
* Write and maintain packaging specifications
* Assist the R&D Packaging Technical team with NPD and EPD projects
* Attend external and internal visits with suppliers to support maintaining relationships and develop packaging as part of NPD, EPD or CI projects
* Conduct testing on packaging to ensure it meets the specification and on finished packs to determine quality standards
* Support front end innovation work with packaging concepts
Key Relationships and Qualifications
* Internal relationships: Packaging Warehouse, Production, Engineering, Planning, QA, Design, Marketing, R&D, Site Services, Site Development, Sales
* External relationships: Packaging suppliers
* Technical expertise in cartons, flexibles, corrugated and print processes
* Technically qualified in Packaging or have a scientific studies background
* Proficient in MS Office
* Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels internally and externally
* Team player to respond to the needs of others and ensure that areas are covered when team members are away
* Excellent time management to manage projects to hit critical paths
* Ability to work well under pressure, remaining calm and prioritising especially while working with production
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