Packaging, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Technologist, FMCG, Emgineering,

A new instruction for a Packaging Technologist with an established client and global manufacturing company in the area.

This permanent position has become available due to the resignation of a long server within the organisation and reports to the Technical Manager and Senior Packaging Technologist.

The ideal skills, education and experience we are seeking will include a combination of:

• University degree or Diploma through an accredited body in Packaging or relevant Engineering discipline; or equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of the development of various types of packaging and packaging components like Cans, Pumps, Actuators, Bottles, Tubes, Corrugates etc. and technical testing of the considered elements
• Knowledge of the manufacturing techniques for packing consumer products
• Good project management skills, ownership mentality, with strong results orientation and business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work cross-functionally/internationally, and deliver against company business goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven delivery focus

The role will include the following but not limited to:

• Developing suitable consumer and transit packaging including display cartons, shelf ready packs, corrugated containers, and pallet layouts
• Manage modifications to existing product packaging
• Interface with all relevant departments to effectively manage projects
• Identify resource / prioritisation issues and report to line manager
• Manage project documentation
• Develop and execute package testing plans
• Source technical drawings / die lines
• Offer factory support for pack design related engineering issues
• Development of consumer and transit packaging using external suppliers
• Validate designs through to full scale manufacturing
• Implement transport tests to assure outer packaging and pallet designs are sufficient to deliver high quality product to customers
• Harmonise pack designs to improve manufacturing efficiency
• Issue and maintain packaging specifications as well as reports on outcome of industrial line trials
• Provide relevant information for the assembly of technical dossiers and customer specifications
• Keep up to date with sustainability requirements and integrate into packaging development.

Package:

The client is offering a favourable salary and benefits package, depending on your level of experience.

If you would like to be considered, then please email your CV as soon as possible.

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