PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST
McCormick
PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST
Salary Not Specified
McCormick, Peterborough
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 8f7f0fc868f8472dace5909774628f2e
Full Job Description
- Manage packaging development projects, also liaising with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Suppliers, manage and attend packaging trials and report outcomes promptly.
- Ensure project briefs are SMART, develop packaging timeline & risk register early liaising with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Suppliers.
- Ensure briefs are met OTIF (quality, fit for purpose, cost) and line performance is validated.
- Manage packaging specifications and maintain the integrity of EMEA associated databases.
- Manage food contact certification through PIR with Suppliers & SQP.
- Establish packaging standards via factory trials to ensure that proposed packaging materials are fit for purpose (i.e., appropriate material/ components, acceptable quality, adequate performance, and efficiency on packing line) and gain approval from all relevant parties.
- Manage cost optimisation projects (supplier change or specification change) and initiate cost optimisation ideas.
- Continuously seek the identification of new technology supporting the company's growth.
- Communicate technical information, opportunities, and potential risks in business environment to facilitate effective decision making.
Degree in Packaging or related Science field highly preferred. - Previous experience in packaging, food industry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Form, Fill, Seal (FFS) technology is a must, ideally horizontal.
- Basic knowledge in packaging food law compliance would be appreciated.
- Good knowledge of packaging equipment and materials.
- Good knowledge of Autocad, Cape Pack, Solidworks.
- Competent PC Skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Ability to manage time effectively, work to tight deadlines, and deal with constant changes.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Self-assertion and ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.