Job Title: Packaging Technologist – Some WFH
Location: West Midlands
Reference: J79146
Contact: Telephone: 0121 233 1522
Categories:,, ,
A multinational food manufacturer, home to some of the most loved brands in Britain, has a key opening for a Packaging Technologist.
Working as part of a cross-functional team, you will deliver RDQ activities required for Packaging Design and Deployment in Innovation/Growth and productivity projects across multiple regions, focusing on delivering the desired consumer experience.
Under the guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects aligned with RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing requirements. You will communicate project status and risks effectively, generate packaging information through sampling and supplier management, and conduct pilot plant and factory trials following good manufacturing practice and HACCP standards. You will also plan and conduct process development activities (e.g., packaging design, specifications, scale-up, commissioning), manage resources including external agencies, create technical reports, analyze data, and develop packaging specifications and intellectual property to maintain our competitive edge.
What you will bring
A desire to develop your career and bring experience in:
* Teamwork and independent work under managerial guidance
* Prioritizing and managing multiple activities
* Proactively identifying problems and implementing solutions
* Applying technical knowledge to interpret and analyze data
* Effective verbal and written communication, including technical writing
* Consumer-centric development approach
* Technical curiosity and collaborative mindset
This role is based in Birmingham and involves travel as required by business needs.
Education / Knowledge Requirements
* Practical knowledge of various packaging materials, processes, and manufacturing methods, including sustainability trends in packaging
* A degree or equivalent experience/qualification in a relevant scientific or packaging field
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 50/50 home/office working, holiday purchase options, and flexible working arrangements.
#J-18808-Ljbffr