Packaging Technologist

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Thornton & Ross are one of the UK's fastest-growing, leading producers of household pharmaceutical products & own some of the country's most loved brands such as, as well as the leading disinfectant. Many people in the UK will have a product from Thornton & Ross somewhere at home. We are also a trusted & reliable provider of prescription products, including emollients, bone health products & generics to the NHS with 100 years’ heritage behind us.

We are part of the STADA group. STADA Arzneimittel AG is a German Stock Corporation with headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany. STADA focuses on a two-pillar strategy consisting of generics, including specialty pharmaceuticals & non-prescription consumer health products. Worldwide, STADA Arzneimittel AG sells its products in approximately 120 countries.

Like all success stories, our company history started with a great idea. In 1895, a group of pharmacists had a common objective: the standardised production of medicinal products to ensure an effective and reasonable provision of healthcare. This was the beginning of STADA’s impressive development. We are now a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. With a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies, we continue to be a reliable and trustworthy partner. We help people regain and protect a dignified and able life. As STADA, we fundamentally care for people’s health as a trusted partner.

If you are ready for new challenges where you can make a difference to people’s health, you have come to the right place. We are looking for people with a great attitude and passion, who care about making a difference in the world.

About the Role:

The role exists to optimise existing product packaging, delivering efficiency and cost benefits whilst meeting the needs of commercial stakeholders. The role holder will also lead development of packaging for new products, from concept / brief through to first commercial production and in-store delivery.

Main Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply the packaging catalogue implementation principle to the site
• Champion packaging development (existing and new)
• Ensure product packaging assessments meet defined requirements and specifications
• Provide technical support to both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., commercial teams, packaging manufacturers)
• Develop and lead T&R packaging sustainability initiatives
• Utilise supplier resources to ensure optimum use of materials, reliability data, service, and quality
• Approval of technical packaging and associated change controls
• Create new pallet patterns and optimise where appropriate
• Provide packaging data (weights/recyclability) for related internal & external reports
• Attend industry events, benchmark packaging & evaluate new packaging technology
• Lead packaging trials and factory process optimisation regarding critical packaging components
• Understand factory production capabilities and constraints
• Support NPD in adhering to procedures in line with critical paths
• Liaise with marketing, purchasing, and production teams
• Keep up to date with technological innovations to identify opportunities for improvement
• Keep up to date with packaging regulations
• Complete Gemba walks to improve site adherence to GMP, H&S, and OPEX
• Lead initiations for supply/cost savings/optimisations
• Key Performance Indicators (indicate how performance for this role will be measured)

About You:

At STADA, we talk about diversity as Uniqueness. Everyone is unique, and we recognise our differences as a strength. Our values—Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Agility, and One STADA—ensure our uniqueness thrives, enabling us to care for people’s health as a trusted partner. Empower your Uniqueness, bring your whole self to STADA. If you’re keen to add value, see results, thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, and have the can-do spirit that’s spearheading our success, bring those qualities with the following:

• Packaging or scientific-related degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong experience working in a packaging development/technologist role with exposure to cGMP
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to analyse data and make recommendations
• Motivated and enthusiastic self-starter
• Good teamworking abilities
• Familiar with current regulations and internal systems

What’s in it for you?

Rewarding our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave