Packaging Technologist Location: Leeming Bar Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30am - 5:00pm Type: Permanent Duties: · Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required. · Facilitate and maintain an up-to-date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents. · Request and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials. · Co-ordinate and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off-site storage facilities. Carry out visits and audits if required. Training to be provided as necessary. · Coordinate and manage packaging analysis (including migration). · Active member of the HACCP team. · Contribute and help complete the packaging information required for customer specifications. · Respond to customer and internal packaging queries as required. · Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day queries, as and when required. This may include supporting and troubleshooting in respect of packaging NonConformances. · Organise and attend supplier progress and performance reviews, as required. · Support the Packaging Co-ordinator with trials, as required. · Support the Packaging & Projects Manager in reviewing new equipment and packaging processes and developing associated test methods. · Maintain and update relevant internal SOPs. · Attend packaging first production runs, where required. · Carry out internal audits according to agreed schedule. Requirements: · A good knowledge of packaging processes. · An understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance. · An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks. · Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills. · Excellent attention to detail. · Strong organisation and communication skills · Ability to multitask workloads. · Must be a team player and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross functional team environment. · Good standard of written and verbal communication. · Friendly enthusiastic, positive nature with a ‘can do’ attitude. Benefits · Company pension scheme · Life Insurance · Comprehensive Healthcare Support · Financial Wellbeing Support · Enhanced Paternity Leave · Company Sick Pay · Exclusive Discounts For more information please get in touch with Kimi at Imperial Recruitment Group