A great opportunity has arisen within a well-invested, values-led chilled food manufacturer for an experienced Packaging Technologist who is ready to take the next step in their career,
This role sits within a highly collaborative Product Development function and offers genuine scope to progress into a Packaging Manager-level position, supporting the delivery of a long-term growth strategy across existing and emerging chilled categories.
You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering packaging solutions across the business from optimising existing formats to developing innovative, consumer-winning concepts for new and expanding ranges. Working cross-functionally with NPD, Marketing, Procurement, Engineering, Technical and Sustainability teams, you'll have real ownership and visibility across the end-to-end packaging lifecycle.
Sustainability is central to this role, with a strong focus on material reduction, recyclability, and compliance with evolving legislation (Including EPR and Plastic Tax)
This role will suit a Packaging Technologist with FMCG experience, ideally within chilled or short-shelf-life products, who is confident operating cross-functionally and keen to progress their career.
Essential experience:
*Proven background in an FMCG packaging technical role
*Broad knowledge of packaging materials and machinery interfaces
*Strong understanding of print processes and artwork management
*Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
*Commercial awareness, with the ability to build clear, compelling business cases
*Highly organised, resilient and comfortable managing multiple priorities
If you're a Packaging Technologist ready to step up, or someone who wants a role that will prepare you for leadership in the near future, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Please note: Sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this position.
If you would like to arrange a confidential chat to discuss this role in more detail then please call Danielle Bailey on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
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