Packaging Technologist

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Are you passionate about innovative packaging solutions and eager to join a cutting-edge team? Do you want to be part of a company that values creativity and sustainability? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Packaging Technologist, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimising packaging designs that meet our high standards for quality, functionality, and sustainability.

Are you who we’re looking for?

  • Packaging process expertise with an array of substrates and components.
  • Excellent knowledge of glass manufacture and print techniques.
  • Proven background / track record in packaging development using a stage gate process.
  • Institute of Packaging Diploma/ equivalent or significant technical experience in packaging materials
  • 3 + years’ experience in a Packaging Technologist role.
  • PC Literate. Knowledge of packaging development processes.
  • Demonstrate Influencing/communication/interpersonal and team working skills.
  • Good Organisational and planning skills with an excellent eye for attention to detail.
  • Cross functional team worker who works in partnership with others.

What does the day to day look like?

  • Lead the introduction of new packaging and amendments to existing packaging materials and components in accordance with the project brief and business strategy.
  • Provide technical packaging expertise internally and externally, identifying, investigating, testing, trailing, and resolving both potential and actual issues.
  • Ensure Packaging formats are investigated and evaluated to develop high quality, technically robust packaging through its life cycle.
  • Identifies packaging related sustainability, innovation opportunities, keeping the business up to date with a range of technological alternatives.
  •  Identifying and implementation of valued engineering opportunities, material standardisation, waste, and production process improvement opportunities.
  • Provide comprehensive specifications for all new packaging components and supports the technical packaging specification management system.
  • Provide guidance, advice, and support to the relevant teams on packaging structures, materials, print and specification throughout the design process..
  • Provide support (as required) and provide technical expertise at packaging print proofing / passes on press.
  • Approval of technical drawings and print specifications to complete product validation. 
  • Manage and own your professional development to achieve your work objectives and your career and personal goals.
  • Provide Technical input into Procurement decisions relating to packaging and / or bottling services.
  • Ensure packaging waste compliance.

Interested? Get in touch with Euan Shields at eshields@hrcrecruitment.co.uk and 07494205927 or click the apply button below to send in your CV.

Location: 
Glasgow
Type: 
Permanent
Discipline: 
Manufacturing - Operations
Job Posted: 
Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Closing Date: 
Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Reference: 
11516

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