Packaging Technologist

MTrec Technical; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Permanent contract

Onsite parking

Company pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Progression opportunities

Job summary

MTrec Technical represents a well established manufacturing client seeking a talented Packaging Technologist. You will support the Packaging Manager, manage projects and liaise with suppliers to ensure packaging compliance and timely delivery.

You will maintain packaging documentation, coordinate supplier approvals and audits, contribute to HACCP and customer specifications, and support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day queries with a positive, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of packaging processes.
• Understanding of packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance.
• Understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Packaging Manager in maintaining up-to-date packaging legislation and technology knowledge.
• Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, liaising with suppliers and customers.
• Coordinate packaging meetings and update on all packaging projects.
• Maintain a database of packaging information and supporting documents.
• Request and maintain packaging specifications and documentation.
• Coordinate and manage supplier approvals and off-site storage facilities; audits as required.
• Coordinate packaging analysis including migration and HACCP participation.
• Contribute to customer specifications packaging data and respond to queries.
• Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day questions; assist with Non-Conformances.
• Organise supplier progress reviews and assist trials as needed.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Written & verbal comms

Positive attitude

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A full time and permanent opportunity

• A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility.

• Immediate Starts available

• Progression and Development opportunities

• A competitive basic salary

• Company pension

• Free onsite parking

• Generous Holiday Entitlement

MTrec’s New Client Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are representing our well established and forward-thinking manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Packaging Technologist.

The Job You Will Do:

• Support the Packaging Manager in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging legislation and technology relevant to business processes.

• Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required.

• Use the monthly PET and Canning packaging meetings to update on all packaging projects.

• Facilitate and maintain an up-to-date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents.

• Request and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials.

• Co-ordinate and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off-site storage facilities. Carry out visits and audits if required. Training to be provided as necessary.

• Coordinate and manage packaging analysis (including migration).

• Active member of the HACCP team.

• Contribute and help complete the packaging information required for customer specifications.

• Respond to customer and internal packaging queries as required.

• Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day queries, as and when required. This may include supporting and troubleshooting in respect of packaging Non-Conformances.

• Organise and attend supplier progress and performance reviews, as required.

• Support the Packaging Co-ordinator with trials, as required.

• Create internal trial and validation protocols for new / updated packaging, accounting for legislative requirements, and liaising with both suppliers and customers as appropriate.

• Support the Packaging & Projects Manager in reviewing new equipment and packaging processes and developing associated test methods.

• Maintain and update relevant internal SOPs.

• Attend packaging first production runs, where required.

• Carry out internal audits according to agreed schedule.

• Always promote a culture of cooperation with regards to health and safety and lead by good example.

About You:

• A good knowledge of packaging processes.

• An understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance.

• An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks.

• Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong organisation and communication skills

• Ability to multitask workloads.

• Must be a team player and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross functional team environment.

• Good standard of written and verbal communication.

• Friendly enthusiastic, positive nature with a ‘can do’ attitude.