Job Title: Packaging Technologist – South East
This position has now been filled.
My client is a successful run family‑owned group of companies that develops, manufactures, distributes, markets and exports pharmaceutical and toiletry products.
Responsibilities
* Work as the sole packaging development expert to develop quality and functional packaging that satisfies specific and speculative customer briefs.
* Provide technical support to all related departments.
* Originate, issue, control and maintain Packaging Component Specifications.
* Attend and advise NPD meetings.
* Identify, brief, control, carry out and conclude compatibility testing of all packaging components within all NPD & PCP activity according to agreed deadlines.
* Identify, evaluate, and bring to the company new packaging concepts and technologies to deliver innovative leading‑edge solutions and/or improved efficiencies/cost savings.
* Undertake external audits of suppliers and third‑party contractors.
* Co‑ordinate production line trials.
* Approve artwork ensuring it is technically correct, uses suitable print methods and liaises with customers and design houses.
Requirements
* Minimum of two years packaging development experience within an FMCG environment.
* Toiletries background is an advantage.
Application
We prefer CVs in MS Word format (.doc or .docx). If you are resident in the UK and have recent experience in the print, packaging or paper sectors, please fill out the application form on our website.
For further information, please contact the appropriate Head of Recruitment:
* Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk
* Head of Print recruitment – Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk
* Head of Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk
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