Packaging Technologist - Slough, United Kingdom - Adecco UK

Adecco UK

Verified Company

Slough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

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cco are recruiting for A Packaging Compliance Technologist to work for a Major FMCG Company on the

Slough Trading Estate.

£140 Per day

12 Month Contract

Full Time Hours Per Week

Job Purpose.

The purpose of this job is to carry out packaging risk assessments to ensure that all packaging meets the required quality, product safety and regulatory requirements across the supply chain.

These risk assessments are part of the Packaging Quality Management (PQM) system that is now being rolled out.

Specifically, this role involves liaising cross functionally and with suppliers to ensure risk assessments are completed to a high standard in a timely manner as well as to lead and implement continuous improvements in these areas.

Key Responsibilities.

Accountable for the delivery of completed Packaging Risk Assessments covering all our clients portfolio primary packaging, (Flexibles, Rigids, Paper etc.) completed to a high standard in a timely manner.
The Packaging Compliance Technologist will provide support for Packaging Risk assessments with responsibility for relevant standards implementation, verification and reporting.
Primary Interface with suppliers for the completion of packaging risk assessments.
To understand procedural control measures in relation to the Packaging Quality Management process.
Responsible for tracking Packaging Risk Assessment progress and to report progress to the line manager.
Drive continuous improvement in compliance and efficiency with relevant processes.
Proactively support all Pack team members, act as a backup as required and support high performing collaboration in order to achieve the agreed targets.
Be a visible leader in quality and food safety compliance.

The job holder reports directly to the PQM lead. Working independently as well as part of the Packaging compliance team.

The job holder Is expected to form close relationships with packaging suppliers and cross functional teams resulting in high quality risk assessments completed in a timely manner with compliance progress constantly being monitored.

Experience.
Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent BSc/MSc degree is preferred

Packaging and/or Quality background is desired.

Quality mindset: drive for our first principle: "Quality"
Packaging compliance and Interest in Packaging
Some experience in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering or Product/Process development is preferred
Knowledge of Quality Assurance & Hygiene programs such as HACCP/ISO 22000
Experience with internal & external audits is desirable
Experience with standards implementation Is desirable
Good project management experience (across quality, efficiency and growth projects) with the ability to motivate and work with a technical team
Strong communication and attention to detail.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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