Packaging Technologist - Leicester, United Kingdom - Alexander Steele Recruitment
Description
Here at Alexander Steele Recruitment we continue to partner with a global food manufacturer who supply a vast range of products to UK retailer and Food Service outlets.
The business has an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Technologist to join their UK innovation team at their site in Leicestershire.
On offer:
- Salary up to £50,000 + bonus
- Working Mon
- Fri with 2 days WFH
- 33 days holiday
- Enhanced company pension
- Medical and Dental scheme
- Excellent career development opportunities
Reporting to the Head of NPD and Innovation, the Packaging Technologist plays a crucial role in the entire life cycle of packaging, from the initial concept to the final commercialisation of products.
- Key accountabilities;_
- Assure adherence of packaging products to predefined requirements and specification.
- Produce prototypes for the purpose of evaluating diverse materials and design options.
- Work cross functionally with Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Suppliers, facilitating seamless project delivery aligned with key business objectives.
- Recognise opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality standards.
- Conduct packaging trials to assess suitability and evaluate performance across diverse conditions.
- Oversee artwork development throughout the organisation), engaging with graphic designers (both internal and external) to ensure accurate artwork creation.
- Evaluate and select products and packaging solutions from various suppliers.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advancements in the packaging field.
- Packaging Development or Project Management experience in a similar field.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proactive and creative approach to problem solving
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines
- Sound understanding and experience of financial / cost management.
Salary:
£40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
TF2370
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