We are currently recruiting for a Packaging Technologist on behalf of a global manufacturing client in the area.
The role has become available due to an increased workload following the implementation of current projects and this exciting placement is likely to be for up to 12 months.
The placement will involve a range of exciting projects, developing consumer and transit packaging specifically for the UK and French markets.

Ideally looking for a candidate with:
A University degree or Diploma from an accredited body in Packaging or a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience
Knowledge of the development of various types of packaging and testing
Knowledge of the manufacturing techniques for packing consumer products
Good project management skills, ownership mentality, with strong results orientation and business acumen
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven delivery focus
A good understanding of business and line efficiency impacts of all new designs

Product Development:
Developing suitable consumer and transit packaging including display cartons, shelf ready packs, corrugated containers and pallet layouts
Managing modifications to existing product packaging
Interface with all relevant departments to effectively manage projects
Managing project documentation
Identify resource/prioritisation issues and report to line manager
Developing and executing package testing plans
Source technical drawings/die lines
Offering factory support for pack design related engineering issues
Development of consumer and transit packaging using external suppliers
Validate designs through to full scale manufacturing
Implement transport tests to assure outer packaging and pallet designs are sufficient to deliver high quality products to customers
Harmonise pack designs to improve manufacturing efficiency
Issue and maintain packaging specifications as well as reports on outcome of industrial line trials
Provide relevant information for the assembly of technical dossiers and customer specifications

Regulatory/Legal:
Assure that all regulatory and legal considerations are applied to all assigned projects
Keep up to date and be knowledgeable of regulatory and legislative activity as it pertains to packaging and recycling

Quality Improvement:
Assist with quality investigations regarding packaging design
Support quality improvement initiatives and assistance with solution of quality issues related to product manufacture and packaging

Business Acumen:
Incorporating cost targets into all new pack designs and be aware of gross margin impact
Understand business and line efficient impact of all new designs



External Communication:
Interface with packaging suppliers to communicate technical requirements and specifications for the company.

Hours of work:
You will be working 39 hours per week
8am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday
8am - 3.30pm Friday

If you would like to be considered for the above and have the desired experience we are seeking, then please email your CV in the first instance to Heather@rsfl.co.uk