Moorland Recruitment
Packaging Technologist
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Packaging Technologist
Location: North Devon
Salary: Permanent, 35,000 - 42,000
We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a successful and growing food manufacturer based in North Devon.
This is a broad, hands-on position with ownership of packaging across both branded and retailer own-label products. You will manage packaging specifications, support new product launches, coordinate artwork approvals and work with suppliers to develop packaging that is compliant, commercially effective and fit for purpose.
You do not necessarily need to already hold the title of Packaging Technologist. We are open to candidates from packaging, specifications, technical, NPD, process or wider food manufacturing backgrounds who have relevant transferable experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing packaging throughout the product lifecycle
- Creating, reviewing and maintaining packaging specifications and product data
- Supporting packaging development for new products and packaging changes
- Coordinating artwork approvals, cutter guides and printer activity
- Evaluating packaging materials for suitability, sustainability and cost
- Working with packaging suppliers to identify new and improved solutions
- Coordinating factory packaging trials and transit testing
- Maintaining palletisation and transport configuration data
- Completing Valpak and EPR reporting
- Ensuring packaging meets legal, customer and retailer requirements
- Supporting retailer own-label specifications and product launches
- Working closely with Technical, NPD, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Sales and Marketing
- Identifying improvements in packaging performance, sustainability, efficiency and cost
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- Experience in packaging, technical, specifications, NPD or food manufacturing
- Knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, artwork or product data
- Strong organisation and project-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to manage several projects and deadlines
- Good communication skills and confidence working across departments
Experience with retailer own-label products, Valpak, EPR, packaging legislation or sustainability would be advantageous, although it is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied packaging function and work across technical, operational, commercial and sustainability-led projects within a progressive food manufacturing business.
Apply today or contact Moorland Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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