Packaging Technologist

Job Location	Wigston
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Packaging Technologist to join this well-established European Food Business supplying bakery products to a range of major supermarkets.THE PACKAGING TECHNOLOGISTLead technical input on packaging development projects from concept and brief to commercialisationProvide technical packaging expertise to support the factories and key supply chain objectivesProject manage the packaging work stream for specific packaging development and cost saving projects that involve multi-disciplinary project teamsKey aspects of the role will include:

Ensure that packaging products meet set requirements and specifications
Produce samples to try out different materials and designs
Create effective partnerships with Marketing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Production and Suppliers to enable flawless project delivery of key business objectives
Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality
Run packaging trials to check packaging for suitability and testing for performance under various conditions
Manage artwork development across the business (PL & branded) by liaising with graphic designers to ensure correct development of artwork
Identify and choose products and packaging solutions from suppliers

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Technical packaging development and project leadership experience with a track record of delivering results
Well-developed interpersonal skills, specifically relationship building, facilitation, written / verbal communication.
Creative approach to problem-solving
Good attention to detail
Good team-working abilities
Good IT skills

Key aspects of the role will include:

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