Technical Operations Lead – Technical Innovation Platform
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Job Location:
Worcestershire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: UK or Belgium
Subject to Consultation
The roleis responsible forenabling the successful industrialization of theplatformsproduct rangeby bridging packaging design with manufacturing realities. It leads the implementation at site level and collaborates closely with machine suppliers to ensure concepts can be ran on the packaging lines with or without changes to existing lines.You will support commissioning on customer level when neededto support pilot customerlaunches as well asensuring the production can bescaled upto multiple production hubs/sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take lead and drive transitioningofnew packaging concepts into scalable production-ready solutions
Identifyandassess andcoordinate with packaging machine suppliers to ensure the concept can be mechanizedefficiently
Lead the execution of productiontrialsand acceptance tests
Evaluate existing capabilities and with the right stakeholders address the modification or integration of newmachines tooling or settingsto enable successful implementation
Translate packaging format requirements into clear equipment specifications including performance criteria
Act as a problem-solver during trials and launch phases resolving issues in manufacturability or runnability on packaging line
Standardize mechanisation approaches and share best practices across sites to ensure packaging formats are implemented consistently and efficiently
Collaborate with operations and machine suppliers to improve efficiency reducewasteand optimise overall equipment effectiveness
Support trials for optimisation suggest improvement opportunities on material converting process line speeds handling etc...
Work with (external) partners to support initial step-by-step integration of new products into operations
About You
Masters or bachelorsdegree inmechanical engineering oranotherrelevant field
In depth understanding of packaging machinery and equipment functionality
Can do it attitude and strong executer
Pro-active mindset inidentifyingopportunities & improvements
Strong communicator to enable credible interaction with sites& customers
Ability to problem-solveand troubleshootthinkinsolutions not problems
Skilled in planning coordinating and documenting trials and process validations
Ability to travelfrequentlyfor attending trialsat sites customer locations & partners
Strong eye for level of detail and strive for perfection
APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE: 12TH DECEMBER 2025
Key Skills
- B2C
- ABAP
- Fpga
- Front Office
- Body Care
- Insurance Sales
About Company
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.
