Tech Specialist

3 weeks ago


Alfreton Derbyshire, United Kingdom Thorntons Full time

PACKAGING DEPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. 38,767 devoted employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Diversity Statement:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
We're looking for a dynamic and driven individual to support the delivery of our packaging projects. As our Packaging Deployment Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in developing innovative packaging solutions that reflect our brand identity, meet our high standards of quality, cost efficiency, and exceed expectations. As a Packaging Deployment Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our team by developing packaging solutions to support new product launches, promotions, and modifications and ensure alignment with Group standards on innovation, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. You will propose optimisations for packaging lines, striving for continuous improvement.
You will manage projects from conception to completion, collaborating seamlessly with stakeholders and teams across various departments such as Marketing, Purchasing, R&D, Finance, Operations, ensuring that packaging solutions meet geographic, timing, quality, and sustainability requirements. You will provide support in analysing and validating cost sheets, ensuring that projects are economically viable.
Your input will be crucial in making technical choices regarding materials and technologies, considering local industrial standards, suppliers' offerings, and available technologies.
You will assess and deploy appropriate packaging solutions considering factors such as structural integrity, brand coherence, cost efficiency, and complexity management, always mindful of Group guidelines.
Your role will entail maintaining meticulous technical documentation, including technical drawings, material specifications, and project data sheets, in adherence to Packaging Department guidelines. You will drive the implementation of standard documentation in both plant and copacker environments, ensuring alignment with central guidelines and best practices.
We need someone who can effectively manage projects, solve problems, make informed decisions, and think critically to ensure successful outcomes.
Our projects may evolve, so we need someone who can adapt to changing requirements and work well within a team environment.
Availability to travel and potentially relocate is necessary to support our project initiatives.
Understanding standard packaging materials and related industrial technologies is crucial for developing innovative packaging solutions.
Basic knowledge of packaging testing procedures and equipment is necessary to ensure that our products meet quality standards.
Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and ArtiosCAD is advantageous for designing packaging solutions effectively.
At Ferrero, our dedication and focus on consumers, quality, and care drives everything we do.