• Senior Packaging Technologist

Senior Packaging Technologist in Leicester

Location: Leicester

Salary: £50,000 per year

Recruiter: Alexander Steele Recruitment

Date Advertised: 2024-04-07

Here at Alexander Steele Recruitment we continue to partner with a global food manufacturer who supply a vast range of food products to UK retailer and Food Service outlets. The business has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Packaging Technologist to join their UK innovation team at their site in Leicestershire.

On offer:

  • Salary is circa £50,000 + bonus
  • Working Mon - Fri with 2 days WFH
  • 33 days holiday
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Medical scheme
  • Excellent career development opportunities

The role of a Packaging Technologist involves taking lead of the technical aspects of packaging development. Reporting to Head of NPD and Innovation, the Senior Packaging Technologist plays a crucial role in the entire life cycle of packaging, from sourcing, designing and development of packaging with a focus on responding to new packaging briefs;

Key accountabilities;

  • Leading all packaging projects
  • Drive sustainability agenda across all packaging
  • Assure adherence of packaging products to predefined requirements and specification.
  • Produce prototypes for the purpose of evaluating diverse materials and design options.
  • Work cross functionally with Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Suppliers, facilitating seamless project delivery aligned with key business objectives.
  • Work closely with suppliers to identify packaging solutions and recognise opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality standards.
  • Conduct packaging trials to assess suitability and evaluate performance across diverse conditions.
  • Oversee artwork development throughout the organisation), engaging with graphic designers (both internal and external) to ensure accurate artwork creation.
  • Maintain current knowledge of technological advancements in the packaging field.

The candidate:

  • Packaging Development experience with a strong understanding of packaging components, supplier and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Be organised and be able to manage multiple projects
  • Proactive and creative approach to problem solving
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines
  • Sound understanding and experience of financial / cost management

If this sounds like it could be the role for you please apply with an up to date CV or more information please Tracey on 0131 370 9191 / 07837 566646 /


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