Packaging Sustainability Officer

Job Description

Company description:Vitaflo (International) LimitedFor more than 25 years, Vitaflo has developed innovative specialised clinical nutritional products for inherited metabolic disorders, pediatrickidney disease, and specialised diets such as the ketogenic diet.Vitaflo products offer patients choice, flexibility, and convenience. We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets.Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do.Job description:We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact.Our employees are at the heart of what we stand for with 96% saying they are proud to work for us and 94% recommending Vitaflo as a good place to work.Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity. We strive to be at the cutting edge of our industry sector with patient’s needs being at the forefront of our mind. We work collaboratively, share our knowledge and expertiseand above all love what we do and why we do it.Packaging Sustainability OfficerVitaflo (International) Ltd is currently looking to recruit a Packaging Sustainability Officer to work at our Liverpool Headquarters on a full-time permanent basis.Reporting directly into the Industrialisation Manager, you will be responsible for performing and reporting the necessary quality and analytical testing required to validate recyclable packaging solutions. You would also work closely with the Packaging Technologistand Industrialisation Manager to support in key areas to improve business processes and support sustainability and compliance of packaging.What will you doAs a Packaging Sustainability Officer,your main responsibilities will consist of the following:

• Coordinate testing of products and packaging following agreed protocols.
• Set up trial requests and documentation in collaboration with Sustainability and Industrialisation managers.
• Capturing, recording, and presenting analytical results in required format, maintenance of accurate records.
• Timely reporting of consolidated results and trends to the functions concerned.
• Reporting and investigating abnormalities (root cause analysis).
• Provide support for the creation, maintenance, and communication of comprehensive packaging instructions, including visual guides, for Vitaflo products to all co-manufacturers and internal warehouse.
• Ensure the relevant packing instructions are in place and there are no issues/complaints related to incorrect instructions.
• Support the Industrialisation team by attending trials, supervising routine production or new packaging format trials.
• Support the development and review of pallet plans for new and existing products to ensure the most effective and efficient configuration is being used.

Who are we looking for

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Science or Technology
• Strong analytical mindset
• Great team player with excellent communication skills both internally and externally
• Results focused with the ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail that reflects thorough and accurate work.
• Able to build strong relationships with immediate team and wider business.
• Basic knowledge and/or interest of Sustainability topics
• Positive and proactive mindset
• Proficient in IT packages inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and problem solve.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down
• Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period)
• Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period)
• Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%). Employee minimum contributions apply
• Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period)
• Volunteering opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period)
• Hybrid Working

At Vitaflo (International) Ltd, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our patients. Thats why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chanceto be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.