Job 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.