Packaging Technologist - FMCG - Hybrid
Salary 50k
Chester
Packaging is a key part of this Food manufacturer, ensuring that they are constantly reducing their packaging footprint and improving their environmental impact is critical to the success of the business. This Packaging Technologist is focused on the delivery of the NPD and EPD programmes together with developing the pipeline for packaging over the next 12-18months. A highly visible topic for every business with great exposure at all levels internally and widely recognised externally.
You will be part of the Procurement and Development Teams and will have a significant impact working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
The Business
Busy Food Manufacturer with strong NPD calendar
Excellent mix of customers with longevity
Experienced teams to learn and develop with
Autonomous role
Great progressive attitude and cultureThe Role
Looks at short, medium and long term packaging projects
Works across multiple sites
Part of a multi-functional team
Brings Technical / Packaging knowledge to the role and wider teams
Develops NPD and Purchasing in key aspects within packaging functionality
Present with NPD and Commercial to retailers on key projects
Direct customer contact
Travel required and flexibility givenYour background
In-depth knowledge as a packaging technologist and strong current awareness of the packaging trends in the industry.
Strong communication skills both internally and externally
Ability to influence across the management teams
Ability to be creative and investigative in natureThis Packaging Technologist role, working across multi sites, has variety and complexity. The high number of products in the range allows the opportunity to influence the ongoing packaging strategy and have a positive impact on improving their current offering.
For more information on this Packaging role and other opportunities we may not have advertised, please contact Novus Recruitment for more information