Packaging Engineer
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Overview
Were Kingfisher A team made up of over 78000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q Screwfix Brico Depot Castorama and Koctas - to life. Thats right were big but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And thats where you come in.
At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues future colleagues and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age gender marital or civil partnership status colour ethnic or national origin culture religious belief philosophical belief political opinion disability gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation.
We are open to flexible and agile working both of hours and location. Therefore we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices located in London Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!
We are seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to join our dynamic team! In this role you will provide expert guidance to internal teams banners (B&Q Screwfix Castorama ETC..) and external vendors on all aspects of structural packaging. You will be responsible for project managing packaging activities advising on sustainability initiatives and identifying opportunities for packaging improvements cost reductions and simplifications. If youre passionate about innovative packaging solutions and sustainability this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact!
Whats the job
- Captures the needs of brand consumer product experience and constraints of the supply chain and turns them into clear packaging designs that are right first time. I identify beneficial opportunities whenever possible.
- Defines upfront project success criteria (innovation sustainability affordability and efficiency) to drive clarity throughout each project.
- Brief suppliers and leads the development of technical solutions through proof-of-concept to production and implementation of each project.
- Delivery of technical design that ensure the end of life recycling of our packaging materials have been considered for all our markets and customers.
What youll bring
- Structural packaging experience as a Packaging Engineer or Technologist preferably within the retail or packaging sectors along with a strong understanding of packaging production processes and materials.
- CAD experience (ArtiosCAD/CAPE) and strong packaging prototyping skills are desirable along with industry knowledge of primary and transit packaging materials innovations and trends.
Knowledge of how structural packaging improves quality and aligns with Kingfisher targets alongside an understanding of packaging sustainability drivers and goals.
Takes knowledge and applies it in practice to improve packaging quality drive sustainability credentials (reduce remove reuse) increase sales increase profitability and drive down cost.
- Must demonstrate a good insight of how packaging contributes to customer experience and purchase decision making.
Be Customer Focused constantly improving our customers experience
- I listen to my customers
- I use available data to help make decisions
Be Human acting with humanity and care
- I do the right thing
- I am respectful
Be Curious thrive on learning thinking beyond the obvious
- I build and share new ideas
- I try new things and share my learnings
Be Agile working with trust pace and agility
- I have courage to be creative
- Done is better than perfect I aim for 80/20
Be Inclusive acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together
- I embrace allyship
- I have self-awareness and a desire to learn
Be Accountable championing the plan to deliver results and growth
- I own my actions
- I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role
At Kingfisher we value the perspectives that any new team members bring and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.
In return we offer an inclusive environment where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas actively support experimentation and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
Interested Great apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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