Packaging Technician

We are looking for a talented Packaging Technician to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Production Scheduling Department in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. This is a permanent position based onsite with some flexibility working Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm.

• Operational excellence:
  Support site level packaging operations with minimal supervision, ensuring daily activities run smoothly and packaging related changes improve efficiency, cost and sustainability.
• Packaging compliance:
  Review and maintain packing specifications to meet customer requirements, quality standards and operational controls across new and existing projects.
• Cost and waste reduction:
  Lead and deliver packaging cost reduction initiatives, including improved material selection, optimized specifications and reduced consumable usage.
• Sustainability and tax reporting:
  Accurately calculate and report plastic and wood usage to ensure UK packaging tax compliance and support sustainability objectives.
• Inventory and system control:
  Manage returnable emballage stock, including ordering, stock counts and reporting through the supplier hub, aligned to build plans.
• Cross functional collaboration:
  Work closely with Plant VPI, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, HSE, account managers and global packaging teams to deliver robust packaging solutions.
• Supplier partnership:
  Partner directly with packaging suppliers to design, qualify and implement new packaging solutions that meet safety, quality, cost and environmental needs.
• Issue resolution and capability building:
  Respond quickly to urgent packaging issues impacting safety, quality or production, while informally supporting and guiding less experienced Packaging Technicians.

• Technical packaging expertise:
  Strong understanding of packaging specifications, materials, returnable emballage systems and operational controls to design solutions that meet customer, quality and plant requirements.
• Commercial and analytical skills:
  Ability to plan consumable packaging against build plans, manage stock accurately, and calculate and report plastic and wood usage for UK tax and cost control.
• Project and stakeholder management:
  Confidence to lead packaging cost reduction projects, work closely with Plant VPI, Quality and account managers, and collaborate with regional and global packaging teams.
• Problem solving and ownership:
  Proactive mindset to identify opportunities, respond effectively to customer complaints or change requests, and deliver robust, compliant packaging solutions under minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, generating reports and advanced level computer skills.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience in a related field.