Packaging Technologist (London) – T&L SUGARS LIMITED
Location: Thames Refinery (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days at home)
Position Summary
As a Packaging Technologist, you will play a key role in driving packaging innovation and renovation projects that support the strategic goals of the Packaging Development team. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering packaging solutions that meet performance standards, ensure food safety, and provide value to both the business and its customers while maintaining cost efficiency.
Your role will involve working across approximately 20 different packaging categories, giving you the opportunity to advance your career and work on sustainability and new product development projects.
Role Details & Responsibilities
* Simultaneously lead multiple Innovation & Renovation projects from concept through commercialization using an established stage-gate process to achieve business objectives
* Develop and execute packaging qualification plans, including plant trials; report against predetermined key performance indicators to verify impact and mitigate risk of packaging changes
* Identify packaging-related innovation, sustainability, cost savings, technology, material standardization, waste, and productivity/process improvement opportunities; implement such opportunities when supported by a business case
* Provide technical expertise to multiple functional areas (including but not limited to Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing) to overcome business challenges
* Challenge conventional thinking on packaging-related subjects; implement creative solutions to continuously improve business impact
* Serve as the technical owner in the creation and maintenance of packaging specifications within SAP PLM across all phases of development
* Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Work Experience Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience; postgraduate qualifications or the IOM3 Certificate/Diploma in Packaging Technology are advantageous
* Hands‑on experience in packaging development, ideally within the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
* Foundational knowledge of packaging materials and equipment commonly used in Food & Beverage or CPG manufacturing environments; support and guidance from senior team members
* Growing experience in problem‑solving, with developing ability to apply technical reasoning to support decision‑making under guidance from team members
* Developing project coordination skills, with growing experience supporting cross‑functional initiatives and contributing to packaging-related improvements under supervision
* Ability to apply critical thinking to translate customer insights and requirements into practical, innovative packaging solutions
* Building skills in analysing data and supporting root‑cause investigations to help resolve packaging-related issues
Language Requirements
* English is the primary language of communication
TRAVEL
* This position will require travel, primarily throughout the UK (approximately 10%) with potential for international travel depending on project requirements
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener company. Service Excellence – be the industry’s gold standard by a relentless focus on reliability and superior quality. Efficiency and Sustainability – eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low‑cost producer. Value‑Add – create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value‑added products and services. Our values are rooted in Talent and Culture, as we aim to build, retain, and motivate a winning team.
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