Packaging Technologist

enthrive Ltd; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 45k base

Profit share

Amazing benefits

Hybrid: 1 day WFH

Job summary

Enthrive Ltd in Camberley is seeking an experienced Packaging Technologist to lead the end-to-end packaging function for health foods and supplements. You will work with NPD, Design, Procurement and Operations to deliver innovative packaging solutions across new products and repeat orders.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, including artwork creation, supplier testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A mix of on-site and 1-day WFH is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years packaging experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in FMCG, supplements, beverages or related preferred.
• Ability to lead end-to-end packaging projects.
• Experience with artwork creation and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging design meets functional, cost, brand and regulatory requirements.
• Work with suppliers to test materials and prototypes for NPD and production validation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with print houses and packaging manufacturers.
• Negotiate cost, lead times, MOQs and quality expectations.
• Track packaging supplier performance and resolve issues quickly.
• Partner with NPD to advise on packaging feasibility for incoming briefs.
• Determine packaging specifications and sizing requirements.
• Liaise with partner manufacturers on logistics and packaging formats.
• Translate branded concepts into production artwork and specifications.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Operations on sourcing, forecasting, lead times and stock.
• Support Quality & Technical ensuring packaging compliance and site visits.

Skills

Packaging

NPD liaison

Supplier management

Cross-functional work

Job description

• Up to 45k base + profit share + amazing benefits!
• Camberley based (1 day WFH)

My client is a leading provider of product development, procurement and packaging services, supporting leading brands and manufacturers worldwide to bring health foods and supplements products to life whilst navigating the commercial aspects of getting products to market.

As part of their next growth phase, they are looking for an experienced packaging technologist. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading the end-to-end packaging function - from artwork creation and technical specifications through supplier relationships and logistical planning, to deliver outstanding packaging solutions for their expanding range of nutritional and wellness products.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, working closely with NPD, Design, Procurement, Operations, Quality & Technical teams to solve packaging challenges across new product developments and repeat production orders.

• Ensure packaging design meets functional, cost, brand and regulatory requirements.
• Work with suppliers to test materials and prototypes as part of NPD and production validation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with print houses and packaging manufacturers.
• Negotiate cost, lead times, minimum order quantities and quality expectations.
• Track packaging supplier performance and resolve issues quickly.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with New Product Development (NPD) to:
• Engage with clients to advise on packaging feasibility and innovative solutions for incoming briefs.
• Determine packaging specifications and sizing requirements.
• Liaise with partner manufacturers to review logistics, outer packaging requirements, and technical considerations for new or bespoke packaging formats.
• Work closely with Design to translate branded concepts into production artwork and specifications.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to align packaging sourcing, forecasting, lead times and stock levels.
• Support Quality & Technical, ensuring packaging meets compliance and quality standards, including attending packaging manufacturing site visits and approving first-off-the-press physical samples.

If you have a Minimum 3+ years of packaging experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally FMCG, supplements, beverages or related), and are looking to join an exciting scale up business making waves within the health foods and supplements space, then James Wilkinson at Enthrive ltd