Packaging Technologist

Description:

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

* A full time and permanent opportunity

* A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility.

* Immediate Starts available

* Progression and Development opportunities

* A competitive basic salary

* Company pension

* Free onsite parking

* Generous Holiday Entitlement

MTrec’s New Client Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are representing our well established and forward-thinking manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Packaging Technologist. If you meet the job specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You Will Do:

* Support the Packaging Manager in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging legislation and technology relevant to business processes.

* Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required.

* Use the monthly PET and Canning packaging meetings to update on all packaging projects.

* Facilitate and maintain an up-to-date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents.

* Request and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials.

* Co-ordinate and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off-site storage facilities. Carry out visits and audits if required. Training to be provided as necessary.

* Coordinate and manage packaging analysis (including migration).

* Active member of the HACCP team.

* Contribute and help complete the packaging information required for customer specifications.

* Respond to customer and internal packaging queries as required.

* Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day queries, as and when required. This may include supporting and troubleshooting in respect of packaging Non-Conformances.

* Organise and attend supplier progress and performance reviews, as required.

* Support the Packaging Co-ordinator with trials, as required.

* Create internal trial and validation protocols for new / updated packaging, accounting for legislative requirements, and liaising with both suppliers and customers as appropriate.

* Support the Packaging & Projects Manager in reviewing new equipment and packaging processes and developing associated test methods.

* Maintain and update relevant internal SOPs.

* Attend packaging first production runs, where required.

* Carry out internal audits according to agreed schedule.

* Always promote a culture of cooperation with regards to health and safety and lead by good example.

About You:

A good knowledge of packaging processes.

An understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance.

An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks.

Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong organisation and communication skills

Ability to multitask workloads.

Must be a team player and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross functional team environment.

Good standard of written and verbal communication.

Friendly enthusiastic, positive nature with a ‘can do’ attitude