Packaging Technologist

4 months ago


Narberth, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Ltd Full time

Packaging Technologist

Are you passionate about packaging and product development? We are looking for a Packaging & Product Technical Specialist to join the clients Market Technical Team. This role focuses on supporting the development and introduction of new packaging and processes across the factory while providing essential technical support to the commercial teams regarding products, packaging, processes, and technologies. If you have a background in quality and the role interest you, please reach out or apply

This is what you'll be doing:

  • Lead packaging development projects from concept to industrialisation within multidisciplinary teams, focusing on line performance, cost-efficiency, timely delivery, and product quality.
  • Support our ambitions as set out in the sustainability roadmap.
  • Conduct and document product trials to ensure successful implementation.
  • Optimise and improve existing products and processes within our factory.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to understand the end-to-end impact of our materials and palletized products concerning sustainability.
  • Assist Packaging Head Office and Procurement in the selection, assessment, and development of new suppliers and converters.
  • Implement packaging-related quality and compliance directives.
  • Drive quality improvements in packaging.
  • Participate in or lead packaging supplier audits.
  • Facilitate the transfer of technology and know-how to the factory.
  • Serve as the knowledge owner for your area of expertise.
  • Manage all other factory-specific packaging administration tasks.

And this is what you'll need:

  • Have experience working within packaging or a quality background.
  • Experience working with different projects.
  • Great communication skills.

And this is what you'll get:

  • Competitive bonus.
  • Annual bonus.
  • WFH 1 day a week.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're looking for career opportunity in a dynamic, growing company, apply now

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.