Packaging and Process Technologist

1 week ago

Thirsk, United Kingdom Inspired Pet Nutrition Full time

**Packaging and Process Technologist**
**Our Tail So Far**
From a small, local manufacturer led business, IPN is now a brand led, £145m turnover business and one of the fastest growing in the total pet category.Our ambition is now to step change our category expertise and our engage with key retailer partners - to navigate from a small local supplier to a 3rd and highly trusted voice, able to provide the objective category leadership required by our customers. Through this IPN will win by gaining share as our customers grow and our brands win at the physical and virtual shelf.
**The Role**
You are a critical part of the product and process team; you will have the opportunity to really bring our new projects to life You truly will be managing a project at the start of its journey You will work closely with sales and marketing during the gated phase of EPD & NPD project design.
As the project commences progresses to launch you will work closely with operations and supply chain functions to ensure a successful launch.
**Key Accountabilities**
General Responsibility:

- Build packaging technology knowledge and experience to become IPN’s “go to” packaging expert
- Be responsible for all packaging aspects of the Thirsk and Kinmel production sites

Specifications/Supplier Assurance:

- Maintain all packaging specifications and originate any new specifications as required
- Maintain supplier self-assessment audit questionnaires, supplier audit certification, relevant documentation and migration testing certification for each packaging substrate
- Establish relevance to holding colour standards for key designs for checking print run quality and attending first print runs where required

EPD & NPD Development Process:

- Working alongside the operation and process team to provide ‘feet on the floor’ support operational packaging trials, covering ‘blending, weighing, filling, sealing, collation, wrapping and palletisation’.
- Owning the output of operational packaging trials, ensure actions which are required are completed to a satisfactory outcome.
- Working alongside marketing, sales and nutritional teams to support and coach the NPD and EPD process when scoping and planning changes to existing and new packaging formats.

Artwork/Packaging Design:

- Own and develop the end-to-end packaging development process
- Coordinate input from colleagues as required to determine bag/box sizing for NPD
- Establish and manage potential cost saving projects ref margin or performance improvements
- Define the requirements for new packaging, liaising with all internal departments.

**Required Experience**
- Degree in Packaging highly preferred.
- Significant experience in packaging, food industry or pet food/feed experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Form, Fill, Seal (FFS) technology and packaging food law compliance would be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of packaging equipment and materials.

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What are we offering?*
**Salary**:Competitive, dependant on experience
**Bonus**: up to 10% of annual salary
**Hours**:40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 0830 - 1700
**Pension Scheme**: NEST pension scheme Employee contributions 8% / Employer contribution 3%
**Holidays**: 25 days + Bank Holidays
**Other Benefits**: Free parking, tasty treats, discounted products, free hot drinks, paid sick pay and £100 fuel bonus per month to assist with the rise in fuel costs

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

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