Packaging Technologist

 

Main characteristics

Location

Clwyd

Company

Gap Technical Ltd

Salary

£46000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Manufacturing / Surveying

Job summary

Packaging Technologist

Up to 46K + Benefits

Deeside

Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Packaging Technologist to work at their facility based near Deeside

Performance Objectives

Responsible for the co-ordination of packaging projects generated from both within the business and its customers and technical line trials on new primary and secondary packaging materials, ensuring that all materials / product development are compatible with manufacturing processes and machinery.
This role will also have responsibility for compatibility testing products ensuring that they are compatible with primary packaging for the manufacturing facilities.
This role is of a cross functional nature between Packaging, Engineering, Manufacturing & Marketing, in order to ensure that both current and future packaging materials and technologies are communicated and developed effectively within the business. Providing a clear understanding of any progress made and potential technical difficulties preventing development.
Communicate with customer representatives on packaging
To develop and maintain a good understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, suppliers (existing and new) and packaging innovation within the industry.
Supporting New Product Development (NPD) through sourcing and developing of packaging materials.
Identification of cost savings to the business through packaging innovation and/ or materials development.
To conduct and report back on Primary and Secondary materials trials and testing ensuring that these are approved and specified.
To create palletisation configurations following line trials using a palletisation software system.
The creation of material specifications and approval of customer artwork including internal specifications.
To provide support and assistance to Packaging colleagues in order to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Provide support to Sales and Marketing in terms of key packaging developments with an understanding of sustainability, packaging waste directives and the environment.
Able to understand packaging materials and processes in order that when issues arise, either through the development or manufacturing processes, that effective solutions are suggested to the relevant parties.
Ensure that all machinery / equipment is maintained and used in a safe manner at all times
Work with Engineering on new packaging equipment requirements including at development and concept stagePerson Specification

Minimum of two GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English.
Computer literate, especially in the creation and effective use of Excel.
Ideally holds five years experience within a suitable packaging industry environment or Institute of Packaging Diploma.
Associated / Elected member of the Institute of Packaging.Apply

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 10/12/2023

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