Senior Packaging Development Technologist (Sustainability)

Location

Worksop, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Senior Packaging Development Technologist - Sustainability

Based in Worksop with travel/working at alternative sites

WFH 2 days a week if required

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead trials, new material development, and new formats across our extensive portfolio and much-loved brands, to drive the delivery of our sustainability strategy, with support from the wider Packaging function, and packaging partners

Do you offer....?

• At least five years in a direct packaging development role, preferably in a Food or Beverage environment
• Packaging R&D project delivery from concept through to launch
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based degree, particularly Packaging, Materials Product Design would be an advantage.
• Institute of Packaging Diploma would be an advantage.
• Project Management skills

As a Senior Packaging Development Technologist focusing on Sustainability you will.....

• Manage the packaging trial and implementation process, specifically: trial protocols (including objectives, outputs, success criteria etc.); supplier support; operations briefings; specification changes; supplier changes and due diligence validation e.g. distribution and retailer handling trials for the key project delivery against our sustainability strategy and project tracker. Both within internal and external capability.
• Support the development process for packaging changes required to deliver on business ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) targets (2025 and future)

• Understand and communicate the impact of packaging on the environment and be able to communicate this to project teams and key stakeholders.

• Keep up to date with new packaging materials and formats, and legislation/regulations related to packaging through webinars, external forums, industry contacts, etc.

• Develop packaging that meets current and foreseeable regulatory requirements and business targets e.g. ESG targets, Plastics Tax, EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility).

• Scope out alternative recyclable materials to replace existing non-recyclables.

• Create & develop recyclable packaging that meets agreed standards for finished product, filling machinery performance, branding. Sell in ideas to marketing, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, lead the packaging development of an idea from concept through to implementation.

• Within the project team manage the packaging development process including costings, concept samples, trials (including objectives, outputs / success criteria etc.), operations briefing, due diligence validation, process compliance, distribution and retailer handling trials within Premier sites and within co-packers.

• Use effective project management skills and ensure clear communication both written and verbal.

• Investigate & communicate new technology developments that could support innovation (wider Packaging function)

• Manage and develop a positive approach to Packaging & Machine suppliers to attain new ideas.

• Maintain and update Packaging databases e.g. Hamilton Grant Packaging Specifications

What we offer you in return...?

• Competitive salary
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

Ready to apply...?

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

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