Packaging Development Technologist – Manchester (Onsite)

Stom Crafts; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PZ Cussons in Manchester is hiring a Packaging Development Technologist to join its R&D team. This role involves developing innovative packaging solutions that meet sustainability goals and support new product development.

The successful candidate will collaborate with marketing, quality, and product development teams to ensure compliance with packaging regulations while managing artwork processes and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or packaging-related work may be helpful.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Basic understanding of packaging regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging solutions for company products.
• Support packaging activities for new product development projects.
• Ensure packaging meets quality, cost, consumer, and sustainability goals.
• Manage artwork updates and approval processes.
• Work closely with product development and supply chain teams.

Skills

Good understanding of packaging development processes

Ability to work with cross‑functional teams

Good communication and teamwork skills

Strong attention to detail

Good problem‑solving skills

Interest in packaging innovation and sustainability

Job description

Company: PZ Cussons
City: Manchester
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid Level
Salary: Not stated
Deadline: Not specified
Status: Open

JOB OVERVIEW

PZ Cussons is hiring a Packaging Development Technologist to join its R&D team in Manchester. The role is based at the company’s R&D centre and factory site at Agecroft in north Manchester.

This job is suitable for candidates who have an interest in packaging development, product packaging innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing support. The company is looking for someone who can help create packaging solutions for different household brands while supporting new product development activities.

During the training period, the successful candidate will work across different brands. Later, the person may focus on one or more specific brands after gaining enough experience.

The role also involves working on packaging innovation, understanding packaging regulations, improving sustainability practices, and helping the business reduce environmental impact through better packaging solutions.

The successful applicant will work closely with marketing teams, product development teams, suppliers, quality teams, and regulatory departments to support packaging projects from concept stage to final production.

PZ Cussons also encourages applicants from different backgrounds and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop packaging solutions for company products
• Support packaging activities for new product development projects
• Ensure packaging meets quality, cost, consumer, and sustainability goals
• Assist with artwork creation, reviews, and approvals
• Carry out artwork checks and ensure technical accuracy
• Manage artwork updates and approval processes
• Support 3D packaging and material changes when needed
• Work with marketing and brand teams on packaging ideas
• Help choose suitable manufacturing methods for packaging production
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners
• Support packaging innovation and improvement projects
• Work closely with product development and supply chain teams
• Assist with packaging testing and risk assessments
• Maintain packaging specifications and technical records
• Prepare and manage test reports and artwork files
• Support packaging projects from planning to commercial launch
• Help solve packaging issues during production or after product launch
• Ensure packaging complies with regulations and standards
• Support sustainability initiatives within packaging operations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Good understanding of packaging development processes
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Interest in packaging innovation and sustainability
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and R&D environment
• Basic understanding of packaging regulations and compliance
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage artwork reviews and packaging documentation
• Experience with packaging testing is an advantage
• Ability to work with suppliers and external partners
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to meet project timelines and quality standards
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or packaging‑related work may be helpful

SALARY

Salary not disclosed