Packaging Technologist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harrison Scott Associates Full time

Job Title: Packaging Technologist – Cosmetics & Skincare

We are seeking a skilled Packaging Technologist to join our team at a leading cosmetics and skin care products company. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical knowledge of packaging combined with commercial acumen.

Candidates must have a good understanding of component manufacture and decoration. With a proven record in packaging technology, you must have a strong understanding of materials and applications.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the packaging technician with component testing.
  • Source of packaging with commercial and sustainable awareness and assess through feasibility process with production team(s).
  • Work cross-functionally through the business and manage packaging expectations where necessary.
  • Attendance of print passes and first production runs as required to support the business.
  • Liaise with the quality team to fully investigate issues and complaints, setting standards and technical input to non-conformance process as required.
  • Responsible for project management of key business initiatives from a packaging technical and commercial aspect.
  • Deliver cost-saving and cost avoidance strategies to support the Buying and production teams.
  • Co-ordination of line trials and PR runs in line with the CPA.
  • Artwork briefs and artwork approvals.
  • Creation of component and packing specifications.
  • Awareness of costs and budgets and advise the Senior Packaging Manager of costs outside of budget.
  • Clear, concise communication on project status updates.
  • Ability to assess challenges and identify solutions.
  • Communicate effectively to all areas of the business and feed into commercial paperwork for business sign off.
  • Awareness of innovation and working with the sustainability team to deliver business initiatives.
  • Work with the team on continuous improvements with ways of working, processes and documentation.
  • Supplying packaging waste information.
  • Ability to provide technical expertise to the business.
  • Attend supplier meetings and support the Buying team from a technical perspective.

If you are a skilled Packaging Technologist with a strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen, we would like to hear from you.



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