JOB DESCRIPTION
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?
1. A BS or advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related technical field
2. 2+ years’ experience working on packaging projects
3. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with external suppliers
What will be your key responsibilities?
4. Execute and deliver on a range of packaging development & implementation projects that will lead to continuous improvement in product design and performance
5. Execute and deliver on projects designed to optimize business costs, while adhering to agreed standards of Quality and Food safety
6. Manage site packaging specifications in line with MPE design principles and standards
7. Support technical risk assessments on changes to packaging, and ensure that all risks are effectively managed
8. Manage the implementation of new packaging on site according to the Mars Packaging Quality Management (PQM) standard using relevant system tools
9. 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
10. Collate and manage packaging data, ensuring that our packaging conforms to standards, and that exceptions are effectively escalated and managed
11. Work on Level 2 troubleshooting activities in partnership with other functions to ensure the successful resolution of packaging issues
12. Contribute to Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) teams as required
13. Input into local and European Activity Task Groups (ATGs), providing risk assessment and technical support as required
14. 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?
15. Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
16. Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
17. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
18. 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 .
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