Packaging Technologist – South East

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Packaging Technologist – South East

Working as the sole packaging development expert, you will develop quality and functional packaging that satisfies specific and speculative customer briefs. You will provide technical support to related departments.

• Develop quality and functional packaging that satisfies customer briefs.
• Provide technical support to all related departments.
• Originate, issue, control, and maintain Packaging Component Specifications.
• Attend and advise New Product Development (NPD) meetings.
• Identify, brief, control, carry out and conclude compatibility testing of packaging components within all NPD and PCP activities to agreed deadlines.
• Identify, evaluate, and bring new packaging concepts and technologies to the company to deliver innovative, leading-edge solutions and/or improved efficiencies and cost savings.
• Undertake external audits of suppliers and third‑party contractors.
• Co‑ordinate production line trials.
• Approve artwork ensuring it is technically correct and uses suitable print methods, and liaise with customers and design houses.

• Minimum of two years’ packaging development experience within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in the toiletries sector is an advantage.