Packaging Technologist: Concept-to-Launch & QC

Roberts Bakery 1887; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Roberts Bakery 1887 is seeking a Packaging Technologist to develop new and existing packaging, oversee artwork creation and manage specifications for The Little Treats Bakery and its customers.

You will generate new packaging briefs, oversee trials with suppliers, coordinate pre-artwork meetings with marketing, ensure artworks are print-ready, and conduct QC checks on first deliveries to maintain quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in FMCG environment.
• Experience from concept to launch with UK retailers.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Generate new packaging in response to briefs from the new product development team.
• Provide detailed briefs to chosen suppliers and take the project through to operational approval.
• Arrange and oversee packaging trials onsite and at suppliers including pre-production trials and report on the outcome.
• Coordinate pre-artwork meetings with Marketing to ensure designs are achievable for print.
• Manage artwork process with Technical, Marketing and NPD to ensure artworks are completed in time for print.
• Attend packaging print runs for approval where necessary or ensure printers know what they need to achieve.
• Approve packaging on first delivery and perform periodic QC checks.
• Maintain all the packaging and pallet specifications and originate any new specifications as required.
• Manage the creation and allocation of bar codes and deal with scanning issues.
• Handle packaging complaints with suppliers and implement corrective action whilst maintaining reports.

Skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Education

Packaging Technology degree or equivalent

Job description

Roberts Bakery 1887 is seeking a Packaging Technologist to develop new and existing packaging, oversee artwork creation and manage specifications for The Little Treats Bakery and its customers.

You will generate new packaging briefs, oversee trials with suppliers, coordinate pre-artwork meetings with marketing, ensure artworks are print-ready, and conduct QC checks on first deliveries to maintain quality and consistency.