Packaging Technologist

• Location: Seaham, UK
• Job Type: Full-time, Site-based
• Salary: -35,000

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage relationships with design houses to develop best practices, improve the printing process, and ensure high quality of reprographics.
• Coordinate packaging redesign projects for current SKUs and manage new film changeovers on site.
• Support the NPD process by managing timelines for packaging printing and introduction on site and providing trials and transit support.
• Address day-to-day packaging issues in collaboration with the QA and operations teams.
• Develop a deeper understanding of our packaging products to enhance operational line efficiency and product efficacy.
• Ensure all packaging is fit for purpose and compliant with technical and legal requirements, with specifications developed and held electronically for easy access.
• Lead packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to stay informed about industry trends and innovations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Manufacturing or a related field, with a specific qualification in Packaging.
• Significant experience in NPD Packaging.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and timelines effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address quality, cost, and legal issues in packaging development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage internal and external relationships.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are beneficial but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel to Seaham/London.
• Primarily based in a manufacturing environment.
• Regular use of visual display units (VDUs).
• The role is challenging and requires the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Statutory pension levels with Salary Exchange.
• Company Sick Pay - 1 month in a rolling 12-month period (post-probation).
• Retail discount scheme, Cycle to Work/Techscheme.
• Long Service Award and GEM Awards - Employee Recognition Programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (for pension members).
• 4x Death in Service (for pension members).