Food Packaging Technologist Food Manufacturing
Food Packaging Technologist Food Manufacturing
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Job Description
Packaging Technologist (Food Manufacturing)
At The Compleat Food Group were not just serving up great food were creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. Were passionate about fostering a culture where quality innovation collaboration and personal growth are at the forefront.
Location: Working base site at either Clitheroe Middlesbrough or Ebbw Vale. Ideally located in North West North East or South Wales area.
Working Hours: Monday Thursday 08:30 17:00 Friday 08:30 16:00
Salary: 30000
Job Purpose
To ensure New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects have the most sustainable innovative and commercially viable packaging available for brands and ownlabel products. This role will oversee the format and material selection manufacturing feasibility trials and testing of new or redeveloped food packaging.
Key Duties:
- Integrate packaging into the NPD process from concept through to launch for ownlabel and branded products sharing innovative and sustainable solutions
- Support material selection with justification to internal and external stakeholders on why each material is appropriate working across all possible foodgrade packaging
- Support packaging development cutter guides
- Review develop and approve new packaging items
- Liaise with packaging suppliers to provide trial materials
- Support operations with packaging performance concerns
- Lead packaging innovation sessions to maximise design creativity
- Stay up to date to industry regulations competition compliance and latest trends in packaging
- Packaging data management across customer dashboards materials trackers and technical compliance
- Work with specification and artwork teams to offer technical support and guidance
- Cross functional support across Compleat food manufacturing sites
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Experience:
- Packaging experience role held in FMCG environment for a minimum 2 years
- Experience with specifying at least 35 foodcontact packaging materials listed (Flexible Plastic Rigid Plastic Carton board Corrugate or Aluminium)
- Experience in the retailer environment
- Experience in managing multiple key projects
- Understanding of industry bodies and compliance schemes eg. FSC/PEFC OPRL Plastic Packaging Tax WRAP etc
- Good technical background both in machinery and material technology
- Proven track record of problem solving under tight timelines
Key Skills:
- Planning organisation and project management
- Communicating with all keystakeholders
- Presentation skills
- High attention to detail
- Persistence and determination
- Identifying solutions
- Intermediate computing skills in particular excel
Qualities:
- A passion for food / manufacturing
- Approachable personality and thrives when working across functions
- Enthusiasm to learn and grow
- Enjoys problem solving
Whats in it for you
- Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fastpaced futurethinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
- Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence.
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year
- Online and Highstreet retailer discount scheme
- Employee wellbeing and community support groups
- Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
- Charity Initiatives and Team events
- 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support)
- Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
- Online Wellbeing benefits
- Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive respectful culture where everyone feels safe supported and valued. We welcome diverse talent knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness Equity Inclusivity and Respect we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunitys employer we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
