Packaging Innovation Specialist

1 month ago

Wrexham, Wrexham, United Kingdom Oscar Mayer Group UK Full time
Job Purpose

To drive packaging innovation and lead the development of sustainable packaging solutions that meet the needs of Oscar Mayer Group UK and our business partners.

Context

The role of packaging innovation is critical to the success of our business, and we are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Packaging Technologist - Innovation Lead. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing packaging innovation strategies that align with our business objectives and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Packaging to deliver the Group Packaging Strategy.
  • Develop and coordinate the packaging innovation program to ensure a continuous pipeline of innovations under review and a bank of innovation propositions that can be drawn from in line with the needs of the business and our partners.
  • Work closely with the Procurement Category Manager - Packaging to support and manage the technical elements of the packaging strategy, including supplier agreements, new suppliers, and new materials.
  • Lead and attend packaging trials, ensuring accurate generation, submission, and booking of trials.
  • Liaise with suppliers and operation teams to ensure trials are actioned and trial reports are accurately recorded.
  • Provide technical support and packaging expertise to the OM sites to contribute to problem-solving, customer complaint reduction, and operational optimization.
  • Liaise closely with packaging counterparts across our business partners.
  • Ensure packaging compliance is maintained for effective delivery of legislative requirements, including Plastic Packaging Tax, Packaging Recycling Notes, and Extended Producer Responsibilities.
  • Own the data for the Packaging Waste Regulations and all submissions to the regulators.
  • Develop a packaging knowledge program working with key suppliers and industry leaders to develop the packaging knowledge and understanding of the OM teams.
  • Analyze, monitor, and evaluate key packaging innovation trends and communicate potential impacts to the business through regular updates.
  • Liaise closely with packaging industry leaders and regularity/advisory organizations to provide regular updates on regulatory and industry developments.
  • Deliver on-going Value Engineering project activity to bring profitability through key initiative projects.
  • Provide packaging design and print management to deliver the OM Brand Strategy.
  • Report twice a year on packaging improvements and material reduction by business partner.

Requirements

  • Degree/Diploma in packaging technology or an in-depth knowledge of the packaging industry with experience in food packaging and systems.
  • Ability to be creative, innovative, and investigative.
  • Ability to work independently and influence others, including senior colleagues.
  • Clear communication and good inter-personal skills.
  • Travelling between sites, to suppliers, and other destinations as necessary.

Desirable

  • Procurement experience.
  • Ability to use a range of software systems/tools to collate and interrogate, interpret, and communicate data.
  • 3D Printer experience.
  • Health and safety induction.

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