BBF is one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable retailers across the UK and European market.
We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Packaging Technologist
6 month fixed term contract
Hybrid working
BBF Limited
Hull (Monday-Friday)
We are currently recruiting a Packaging Technologist who will be responsible for managing the packaging process from concept to launch including managing the artwork approval process from initial stages to print and approval. This covers all primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for BBF Group, while also supporting the procurement team with the delivery of group projects and supplier changes.
Who are we looking for?
Essential
· Preferred Degree level qualification or demonstrable experience in a similar role
· The ability to initiate and drive developments and projects to completion against challenging timescales.
· An inquisitive and creative mind able to identify product and process solutions.
· The ability to plan, organise and prioritise activity, and manage multiple projects.
· A Flexible approach to work and change, to be able to change gears quickly as events demand.
· Organised and Meticulous
· Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels internally and externally.
· IT literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Customer Focused.
· Resilience when handling difficult internal issues.
Desirable
· Full Clean Driving Licence
· Good knowledge of packaging technologies, print, artwork and origination process.
· Formal qualification in packaging technology.
· Understanding of external regulatory framework: Knowledge of UK and European Packaging legislation.
Responsibilities
· Design appropriate packaging solutions for BBF products.
· Cost all packaging related to each product line – Ensuring accurate costing submissions.
· Leading the review, approval and issue of all printer specifications for artwork build
· Checking, issuing and approving all packaging recycling data for artwork and retailer submission
· Lead the issuing of line drawings for all primary and outer case packaging
· Liaison with all artwork, retailer repro houses, printers, packaging suppliers and internal stakeholders
· Ensuring timelines and FTP Dates are adhered to
· Generate new Packaging Codes for Packaging Handover documentation
· Lead the origination and issue of Packaging Handover briefs for BOM’s – Complete Recipe Professor
· Lead any technical and print issues
· Communicate on status of projects to the wider team on a regular basis along with trial reporting to PDC teams and management
· Lead the management of the Packaging Specification Database, line drawing and pallet plan library ensuring all information is readily available and approved for retailer audits
· Raise and manage Purchase Orders for all artwork, reprographic, cutting formes, dies, stereos, tooling and plates and all other costs associated with print and packaging design origination
· Lead packaging and NPD trials
· Lead press approvals
· Approve supplier LSD colour standard submissions
· Recommending and actively leading any site/group costing saving opportunities.
· Lead the implementation and sharing of best practice across the group while educating and advising stakeholders at all levels.
· Reporting and closing out quality complaints across the group as required.
· Supporting the procurement team with the delivery of any group specific projects and challenges.
· Support and find ESG related projects
· Support and complete EPR customer submissions.
Who are BBF Limited?
BBF Limited are one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market.
Our team of experts develop and manufactures a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cake, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more!
What do you get in return?
Financial
· Competitive salary depending on experience
· Pension
· 4x Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefit
· Access to the company Benefits Hub
· Access to ‘Company Shop’ – a discounted re-distributor of surplus food and household products
Health & Wellbeing
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to meditation and well-being app
Personal & Professional Development
· Dedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training team
· Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses
A few other bits
· Free on-site parking
· Free refreshments
Recruitment Agencies
We operate a recruitment PSL when we require assistance, and we aren't adding to this at present. Any agency assistance will be instructed accordingly; therefore, any CVs sent to any BBF Limited employee will be treated as a gift and won't be liable for a fee. Please don't speculatively contact us in relation to this vacancy or any other vacancy.