About Kerry
Welcome to Kerry, a leading name in the food industry! Our portfolio boasts beloved British and Irish brands like Strings and Things, Pure, Dairygold, and Coleraine. We also take pride in being a top producer of exceptional supermarket private label Butters, Spreads, and Margarines.
Our team is made up of brilliant individuals with big ambitions. Our products, many of which are household favorites, are enjoyed by millions of people every day.
About the Role
Are you passionate about the food industry? We are on the lookout for a dynamic NPI Packaging Technologist to join our R&D Team!
In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring a standardized approach to New Packaging Introduction at our Dairy Butter Spreads and Plant-Based Butter Alternatives manufacturing facility in Ossett, West Yorkshire.
Key Responsibilities
Ready to make a significant impact in the world of dairy and plant-based products? Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Identify opportunities and lead ongoing projects to enhance the sustainability of packaging.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, packaging suppliers, customers, and brand marketing to drive excellence in packaging introduction.
* Conduct trials in the factory, establishing process control parameters and validating packaging standards to ensure consistency with Product Design.
* Manage activities related to the introduction of new packaging into the factory using various systems (internal and customer).
* Coordinate with outside agencies and suppliers to ensure the completion of relevant activities required for the artwork approval process.
* Support the delivery of Process & Profit Improvement Projects at the site level, ensuring changes align with defined site capabilities while preserving product quality and meeting Food Safety and Legal requirements.
* Build strong relationships with Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams, ensuring customer care and adherence to our Purpose, Dairy Strategy, Vision, and Values.
* Stay updated on packaging market trends, restrictions, regulations, customer requirements, and processes.
* Present packaging samples and concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
Does this sound exciting to you? Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence!
Qualifications and Skills
* BSc in Food Science or equivalent; relevant Packaging Qualifications are desirable.
* Experience in the food industry.
* Experience in artwork approval and packaging development.
* Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
* Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions.
* Numerical ability to record and analyze key process data.
* Highly organized multi-tasker, able to interpret data from multiple sources.
* Attention to detail with a structured approach.
* Display tenacity and go the extra mile to achieve results and deliver excellent service.
* Able to play a key role as a high-performing team member.
* Must have a car and a full driving license.