Packaging Specification Technologist

Coveris; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company based in Leeds is looking for a Packaging Specification Technologist. This role involves managing technical packaging data, ensuring specifications are accurate and completed on time, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of packaging materials, sustainability principles, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position combines both office-based work and remote tasks, offering an exciting opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• A broad understanding of Packaging Materials for various types of packaging.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and related legislation.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage data governance and validation of packaging specifications.
• Ensure timely completion and approval of packaging specifications.
• Perform data validation checks and audits for accuracy.

Skills

Packaging Materials knowledge

Sustainability principles

Microsoft Office Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within us for a Packaging Specification Technologist to join the team in ASDA House based in Leeds.

This position is well suited to an individual who would enjoy working with a small team of experts, and who thrives working with technical packaging data.

3 Days a week in the ADSA House office including Monday and Friday. 2 days a week working from home.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• This position is an SME role with the responsibility for data governance, assurance and validation of all Asda’s Food and Non-Edible Grocery packaging specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring that packaging specifications are 100% completed and approved in line with all key project milestones, working to resolve queries and escalating issues quickly to the Packaging and Print Manager.
• Provides a comprehensive and professional approach to maintaining data quality and improving accuracy of technical information.
• Liaises effectively with the wider Asda Packaging and Print Team, external suppliers as well as the Product development teams as necessary to ensure correct information.
• Performs data validation check/audits as required to ensure accuracy (e.g. component weighing, spot checks, RAM data checks).
• Use Hive packaging information and reports to provide expert advice to the team on key areas for sustainable development and improvements.

Key Requirements:

• A broad understanding of Packaging Materials used in the manufacture of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Packaging across a broad spectrum of Product categories.
• An understanding of sustainability principles for packaging as well as EPR legislation, RAM as well as excellent knowledge of OPRL principles would be ideal for this role.
• Microsoft Office Skills (particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• A proactive approach to work and excellent attention to detail are essential in this role.
• Packaging auditing experience is an advantage.

Selection:

Selection: This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people. Should you feel that your skills and experience match the specification, please forward your covering letter and CV along with your salary expectations to our team. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 7 days after the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful