Job Description:
Reporting to: Site R&D Manager
Location: Melton Mowbray, full-time on-site
Salary range: £31,000 - £37,500 (dependin gon the level of experience), annual bonus, benefits
There is an exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team in Melton Mowbray as a Packaging Technologist. The purpose of this role is to develop and deploy packaging initiatives that support core brand growth, efficiency, and innovation for Mars Petcare.
What are we looking for?
* A BS or advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related technical field
* 2+ years' experience working on packaging projects
* Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with external suppliers
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Execute and deliver on a range of packaging development & implementation projects that will lead to continuous improvement in product design and performance
* Execute and deliver on projects designed to optimize business costs, while adhering to agreed standards of Quality and Food safety
* Manage site packaging specifications in line with MPE design principles and standards
* Support technical risk assessments on changes to packaging, and ensure that all risks are effectively managed
* Manage the implementation of new packaging on site according to the Mars Packaging Quality Management (PQM) standard using relevant system tools
* Contribute to the definition of minimum standards and critical success factors (CSFs) as part of the Handover 1 and 2 processes for defined packaging implementation projects in collaboration with other site R&D team members, MPE Hub R&D, and local cross-functional teams
* Collate and manage packaging data, ensuring that our packaging conforms to standards, and that exceptions are effectively escalated and managed
* Work on Level 2 troubleshooting activities in partnership with other functions to ensure the successful resolution of packaging issues
* Contribute to Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) teams as required
* Input into local and European Activity Task Groups (ATGs), providing risk assessment and technical support as required
* Actively participate in regional technical communities to promote the effective sharing of knowledge and experience across the MPE network and central teams
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
* Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.
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