Packaging Technologist

In line with our sustainability agenda, we are looking for an experienced **Packaging Technologist** to join our UK business. A newly created role, we are looking for a person who can simplify our packaging solutions. We are a bakery business who are looking to remove complexity, this role will be suited to a person who is excellent at managing projects, comfortable challenging the norm and working cross functionally to add value.

**You will be great at**:

- Identification and execution of material handling and process optimisation projects to minimise the cost and complexity of our products
- Ensuring all packaging and pallet builds are ‘fit for purpose’ to support our future automation program
- Working with suppliers & understanding the end-to-end impact of our materials & palletised products in relation to sustainability
- Running line and transit trials to review packaging for suitability and testing
- Management & review of packaging innovations and cost saving opportunities

**You are**:

- A team player with willingness to listen and act with the bigger picture in mind
- Strong commercial awareness, balanced with operational and supply chain appreciation
- An excellent communicator

**You have**:

- Experience in the management of simplification & standardisation packaging projects
- Good range of technical materials knowledge and packaging development experience
- Keen interest in New Product Development and evolving packaging material to also support sustainability programme
- Knowledge of packaging and printing solutions and experienced in optimising designs to meet the needs of their customers
- Ability to communicate with internal departments and external customers
- Demonstrable experience of achieving savings through execution of the activities in the category plans
- Good project management skills

**About the company**:

It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.
Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.
It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.
It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.
Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.