Group Packaging Technologist

New England Seafood

Greater London

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension 5% employee contribution 3% 3%

Life Insurance: 3 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount on products

Unlimited Refreshments

On-site parking

Referral Programme

Sports & Social Fund

Job summary

New England Seafood International (NESI) is seeking a Group Packaging Technologist to lead packaging concepts, materials, and supplier compliance. You will work across Engineering, Technical, NPD and Operations to drive innovation, cost efficiency, and safety in packaging for NESI’s fresh and frozen products.

Based at Chessington or Grimsby, the role requires travel between sites and suppliers in the UK. 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with salary DOE.

Qualifications

A track record of working in a similar and fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Experience running factory trials and assessing results.
Knowledge of packaging formats and sustainability trends.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise on packaging concepts, machines, and materials to protect products.
Lead new product development and innovative packaging formats for value, safety, quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
Own management of all packaging specifications and supplier/product compliance on the Supplier Compliance Portal.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvements in operations.
Support procurement in supplier selection, trials, and approvals for materials.

Skills

Time management

Job description

Time management – self starter

Who is New England Seafood International?

New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.

Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

Title: Group Packaging Technologist

Reports to: Head of Operational and Packaging Procurement

Location: Chessington or Grimsby

Salary: DOE

Shift pattern: Mon – Fri. Site This is a group role which does require regular and frequent travel between sites and suppliers in the U.K

Hours: 40 hours a week

Scope and purpose of the role

To share knowledge and expertise about packaging concepts, packaging machines, technologies, and materials that will protect and preserves products.
Approve and sign off current and proposed packaging concepts will transfer safely through the supply chain to consumer
To lead new products development and new concepts that will enable NESI to implement innovative packaging formats that brings value, safety, quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
To work closely with the cross functional teams, namely but not exhausted to Engineering, Technical, NPD and Operations engaging in problem solving techniques to deliver continuous improvements to our operations
To support our procurement team on selection, trialing and approval of alternative materials and suppliers at supplier bases and within NESI factories.
To support Technical & Operational teams in quality checks, reports and claims whenever is required.
To own the management of all packaging specs (new and current), the quality standards and all packaging supplier/product compliance on the Supplier Compliance Portal.
Working with the Supply Base Manager, ensure the packaging risk assessment is always up to date and compliant
To lead the process of implementation and management of the EPR requirements for NESI packaging .
To work closely with packaging suppliers on getting the necessary information required by EPR: RAG/RAM data.
To support the Packaging Administrators & Finance teams on the data gathering , accuracy and on time packaging reports to DEFRA/HMRC and customers.
To assist Operations and Finance teams in setting the correct bill of materials.
To engage and work with new packaging materials and solutions with our Customers, Suppliers and other Partners.
To ensure that we meet the packaging quality and standards in line with the Government and Customers sustainability and quality guidelines.
To share knowledge and expertise about packaging concepts, packaging machines, technologies, and materials that will protect and preserves products.
Approve and sign off current and proposed packaging concepts will transfer safely through the supply chain to consumer
To lead new products development and new concepts that will enable NESI to implement innovative packaging formats that brings value, safety, quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
To work closely with the cross functional teams, namely but not exhausted to Engineering, Technical, NPD and Operations engaging in problem solving techniques to deliver continuous improvements to our operations
To support our procurement team on selection, trialing and approval of alternative materials and suppliers at supplier bases and within NESI factories.
To support Technical & Operational teams in quality checks, reports and claims whenever is required.
To own the management of all packaging specs (new and current), the quality standards and all packaging supplier/product compliance on the Supplier Compliance Portal.
Working with the Supply Base Manager, ensure the packaging risk assessment is always up to date and compliant
To lead the process of implementation and management of the EPR requirements for NESI packaging .
To work closely with packaging suppliers on getting the necessary information required by EPR: RAG/RAM data.
To support the Packaging Administrators & Finance teams on the data gathering , accuracy and on time packaging reports to DEFRA/HMRC and customers.
To assist Operations and Finance teams in setting the correct bill of materials.
To engage and work with new packaging materials and solutions with our Customers, Suppliers and other Partners.
To ensure that we meet the packaging quality and standards in line with the Government and Customers sustainability and quality guidelines.

What Is This Role Accountable For

Provide guidance when called upon to Production and Engineering to support in achieving lines cost efficiency and waste reductions.
Working with the Packaging procurement Manager in finding, trialing and approval of alternative materials and suppliers for driving cost efficiencies, quality and contingencies. Including overall responsibility for the planning and running of trials of the packaging materials and preparation of reports for the business.
Support the Supply base team on incoming quality checks, reports and claims for packaging materials as required.
To own the management of all packaging specs (new and current), the quality standards and all packaging supplier/product compliance on the Supplier Compliance portal
Provide functional expertise and knowhow to new development projects; work closely with our cross functional teams to provide sustainable, Safe and long-term packaging solutions to our products.
On packaging base projects or issues, lead the communication with NESI customers, equipment and packaging suppliers, environmental organisations (WRAP, OPRL, UK Plastic Pact, etc).
Support in the delivery of our NESI Packaging Initiatives
Deliver a quarterly horizon scanning report to the business, in preparation for any customer asks.

Be influential in supporting the sites quality culture programmes.

Key Deliverables

Primarily provide and maintain fit for purpose packaging solutions that deliver a high quality and safe product for NESI brand and customers.
Environmental and sustainability packaging materials and format.
Improved operational performance.
Leverage benefits and cost efficiency for the business and customers.
Visual appeal and functionality.

Strong communication with internal and external partners.

What experiences, knowledge and capabilities do I need to demonstrate?

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate sound evidence of the following:

A track record of working in a similar and fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with experience in running factory trials and results assessment.
successful implementation of new packaging, optimization of packaging performance in a manufacturing environment.
Expert knowledge of different packaging formats, and have up-to-date knowledge of packaging and sustainability trends, challenges and technologies.
Knowledge and understanding of retailers packaging codes of practice.
Knowledge and understanding of EPR legislation
Excellent problem-solving skills, with demonstratable experience in the Investigation loop from start to finish, confident to upscale to internal and external customers
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, assertiveness, and relationship-building skills
Managing up and down across all stakeholders
Proven ability to consider differing viewpoints and propose decisions based on facts and the strategic direction of the business.
Proven ability to partner with colleagues and customers.
Time management – self starter

Benefits