Packaging Technologist

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Sharnbrook; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Colworth is seeking a Packaging Technologist to support the packaging manager, driving innovation and sustainable packaging solutions for iconic brands.

You will translate consumer insights and technical requirements into packaging concepts, lead development from brief to scale, and collaborate with suppliers to deliver cost-saving improvements that meet quality standards and delight consumers.

Qualifications

• Experience translating consumer needs into packaging concepts.
• Track record in developing packaging from concept to scale.
• Understanding of sustainability and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer insights, technical requirements and business needs into packaging solutions.
• Lead & support packaging development from brief definition through to proving manufacture at scale on innovation and renovation projects.
• Deliver packaging that meets quality standards and delights the consumer.
• Liaise with packaging converters and material suppliers in development of packaging components.
• Test and validate technical specifications of packaging components.
• Identify and implement cost-saving activities across the packaging portfolio.
• Comply with safety, health, environmental requirements and quality policies.

Skills

Packaging development

Cost reduction

Sustainability

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Job Title : Packaging Technologist

Location : Colworth

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

Job Purpose

• have responsibility for specific ice cream brands supporting their packaging manager in delivering the overall innovation programme whilst also looking longer term at the brand packaging needs.
• be responsible to work closely with packaging managers in delivering the sustainability agenda and meeting European and local regulations including Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations.
• be responsible to deliver packaging targets including cost saving ideas and waste reduction activities.
• interface with brand development, supply chain, procurement, product development, processing, CTI, CMI, and packaging suppliers to drive consumer focused innovative and optimised packaging solutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Translate consumer insights, technical requirements and business needs into packaging solutions.
• Lead & support packaging development from brief definition through to proving manufacture at scale on innovation, renovation and operational (cost savings, quality, complexity reduction) projects, on time in full, by following best practice in packaging.
• Deliver packaging which not only meets the required quality and technical standards but also delights the consumer and builds brand love through using appropriate packaging excellence best practices.
• Liaise with packaging converters and material suppliers in the development of packaging components.
• To test and validate the technical specifications of packaging components.
• Identify and implement potential cost saving activities across the packaging portfolio.
• To comply with the code of business principles, all safety, health and environmental requirements and quality policies, including the support of product claims, risk management and environmental awareness

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

About

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.